Randomised trial comparing 10% povidone-iodine with alcohol and 0.5% chlorhexidine with 70% alcohol for prevention of early infection associated with central venous catheter insertion

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN51113796

Enrollment

500

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2006-01-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Surgery Surgery

Interventions

10% povidone-iodine with alcohol vs 0.5%chlorhexidine with 70% alcohol

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children requiring insertion of a central venous access device

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous allergy to either skin preparations

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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