Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Reduction of Bacterial Seeding in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sponsor: St. Louis University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the growth of intra-operative tissue cultures of Cutibacterium Acnes after primary shoulder replacement when using a no-prep control group versus Prontosan wound gel applied to the skin layer after the skin incision has been made.
Official title: Reduction of Bacterial Seeding in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Prontosan Antimicrobial Gel Incision Preparation Versus No Preparation in Male Patients
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-02-23
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Prontosan Wound Gel
Applied to dermal layer of skin after incision is made for surgery.
Locations (1)
Saint Louis University
St Louis, Missouri, United States