Honey or alcohol to disinfect children’s skin
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares honey versus alcohol applied to skin to see which works better as a disinfectant. It involves children with otherwise healthy skin and checks for safe use before and after application.
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Who can take part
- Be between 2 and 12 years old
- Have skin that looks healthy (no current skin problems)
- Have not used any antimicrobial (germ-killing) product or medicine on the area for at least 1 week
- You must not have a weakened immune system from a disease or medicines
- You must not have a skin condition such as eczema or similar rashes
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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