Preventing CPE germ spread in ICU patients
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether daily cleansing with a special soap (chlorhexidine) combined with thoughtful use of antibiotics and stomach acid reducers can help prevent the spread of a tough germ called CPE (carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae) in the ICU. It aims to keep ICU patients safer from infection.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 years old or older.
- You need to be admitted to one of the listed intensive care units (ICUs) at the participating hospitals.
- You should not have extensive burns.
- You must not have a known allergy to chlorhexidine.
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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