Nasal Antisepsis for C. Auris Prevention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMary K Hayden

About this trial

This is a randomized, controlled, open-label trial of effect of 10% povidone iodine intranasal antisepsis on the detection of Candida auris.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

History of C. auris colonization or infection

Patient in a participating facility

Disqualifiers

History of severe allergy to iodine-based products, defined as anaphylaxis or rash

Currently breastfeeding or pregnant

Non-English language speaking

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Povidone Iodine Topical

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mary K Hayden

Lead sponsor

Rush University Medical Center

Sponsor institution

Rush University Medical Center

Collaborator

RML Specialty Hospital

Collaborator