Finasteride to reduce skin bacteria in men
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether the medication finasteride, normally used for hair loss or prostate problems, can reduce bacteria on the skin that sometimes cause joint infections after surgery. If you are a healthy man in the eligible age range, you may help researchers learn if this simple pill could lower infection risk.
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Who can take part
- Be a male between 18 and 65 years old
- Not currently taking finasteride or similar prostate/hair-loss drugs
- Not using testosterone or other hormone replacement therapy
- No antibiotics in the last 3 months
- No recent (within 3 months) acne treatment
- No known allergy to chlorhexidine or alcohol, and no open wounds on both shoulders
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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