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CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick

Phase 3

Topical Antisepsis | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Becton, Dickinson and Company|Last Updated: Dec 11, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment335

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Clinical trial landscape

CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00799812Test for Pre Operative Skin PreparationsTopical Antisepsis
COMPLETED335 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Test for Pre Operative Skin Preparations
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

log10 Reductions From Baseline for Each Test Parameter in CFU (Colony Forming Unit)/cm2 on Inguinal and Abdominal Sites
10 minutes and 6 hours after application of test solutions

The bacterial reductions achieved by the test products and the controls using 2 different application techniques at 10-minute and 6-hour sampling intervals for both groin and abdominal sites were evaluated.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CHG Swabstick (3 @ once)EXPERIMENTALChlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) 2% w/v CHG/isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 70% v/v - 3 swabsticks applied @ same time
CHG Swabstick sequentialEXPERIMENTALChlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) 2% w/v and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 70% v/v - 3 swabsticks applied sequentially
HibiclensACTIVE_COMPARATORChlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) 4% w/v in an aqueous base
Sterile water swab (3 @ once)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSterile swabstick wetted with sterile deionized water - 3 swabsticks applied at the same time.
Sterile water swabstick (sequential)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSterile swabstick wetted with sterile water--3 swabsticks applied sequentially.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick (3 @ once).DRUG3 swabsticks topically applied at the same time to intact skin
CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v swab applied sequentiallyDRUGChlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v and isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v; 3 swabsticks applied sequentially to intact skin.
Aqueous CHG 4% w/v applied according to mfr's directionsDRUGChlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v in an aqueous base applied according to mfr's directions. Step 1) 5 ml of Hibiclens applied to a sterile gauze pad. Step 2) Product applied to treatment area on intact skin for 2 minutes. Area dried with sterile towel or sterile gauze. Steps 1 and 2 repeated.
Sterile swabstick with sterile water (3 @ once)OTHER3 sterile swabsticks wetted with sterile water topically applied to intact skin at the same time.
Sterile swabstick with sterile water (one-at-a-time)OTHERSterile swabsticks wetted with sterile water topically applied to intact skin one-at-a-time.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range16 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must read and sign an Informed Consent Form and be cooperative. * Subjects must be in good general health. * Subjects must have skin within 6 inches of the test site that is free of tattoos, dermatoses, abrasions, cuts, lesions, or other skin disorders. Exclusion Cri...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick

What is CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick?

CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick is an investigational topical antiseptic product combining chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol in a swabstick applicator. It is being developed by Becton, Dickinson and Company for topical antisepsis, the reduction of microorganisms on skin before procedures such as surgery.

What is CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick used for?

CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick is being studied for topical antisepsis, including preoperative skin preparation. A completed Phase 3 trial evaluated it for preoperative skin preparation in healthy volunteers aged 16 years and older in the United States.

Who makes CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick?

Becton, Dickinson and Company, which trades under the ticker BDX, is the developer of CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick. The company is studying the product for topical antisepsis.

What phase is CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick in?

CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick has completed a Phase 3 clinical trial and remains an investigational product. It is not described as approved, and no active trials are currently listed for it.

What clinical trials is CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick in?

CHG 2% w/v & IPA 70% v/v, swabstick was evaluated in one completed Phase 3 trial, NCT00799812, titled Test for Pre Operative Skin Preparations. The trial enrolled 335 participants in the United States, was randomized and placebo-controlled, and included healthy volunteers aged 16 years and older.