Whole body washing to reduce skin-surface bacteria: pilot study in healthy volunteers

A randomised controlled trial of three body washing products to reduce bacterial colony forming units on skin: a pilot study in healthy volunteers

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN25160191

Enrollment

Registered

2010-04-07

Start date

2010-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-11-25

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Conditions

Surgical site infections Infections and Infestations

Interventions

Participants randomised to 1 of 3 groups using random number tables and sequentially numbered sealed envelopes 1. Group 1 Control: Plain soap and plain shampoo Particip

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy volunteers from De Montfort University - staff or students 2. Any age and either sex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Allergic to soaps, Hibiscrub® Plus or Octenisan® 2. Has an open wound 3. Currently taking antibiotics or has taken antibiotics in the previous week 4. Has a respiratory infection 5. Has a skin infection 6. Wears jewellery in nose 7. Wears moisturiser, body lotion or any other antiseptic skin product

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Colony forming units from swabs taken from nose, armpit and groin pre-intervention and post intervention at 0 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026