A Clinical Simulation Study of a Test Material on the Anterior Nares

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objective of this study is simulate the clinical use of a test material within a 24h window. Efficacy will be simulated as the capacity of the material to reduce or clear the anterior nares bacterial population from opportunistic pathogens (e.g. Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli, etc).

Official Title
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A Clinical Simulation Study of a Test Material on the Anterior Nares

Conditions
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Colonization, Asymptomatic

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Saline applied via swab
* Other: Povidone-iodine based gel


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subject is male or female between 18 to 55 years of age; Subject has normal nasal passage; Subject has not history of chronic nasal passage disease (chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis). Subject is willing to have materials applied and follow the protocol; Subject agrees to avoid exposure of the test sites to any chemical product and to refrain from touching the area of application. Subject agrees to refrain from getting the application site wet and scrubbing or washing the test area with soap or applying powders, lotions or personal care products to the area during the course of the study; Subject agrees not to introduce any new cosmetic or toiletry products during the study; Subject is dependable and able to follow directions as outlined in the protocol and anticipates being available for all study visits; Subject is willing to participate in all study evaluations; Subject is in generally good health; Subject understands and is willing to sign an Informed Consent Form Exclusion Criteria: Female subject is pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using adequate birth control; Subject has a chronic nasal disease (e.g sinusitis, rhinitis); Subject has a bleeding disorder, immunologically compromised, recent illness/vaccination or currently febrile; Subject reports a history of allergies to antiseptics; Subject is currently taking certain medications which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, may interfere with the study; Subject has known allergies to skin treatment products or cosmetics, toiletries, and/or topical drugs

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Saline<br>this treatment consists of sterile saline that is applied to the nares using a swab | Other: Saline applied via swab<br>* sterile saline applied via swab<br>|
| Active Comparator: Povidone-iodine based gel<br>this treatment consists of a Povidone-Iodine based gel that is applied to the nares using a swab | Other: Povidone-iodine based gel<br>* gel applied via swab<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colony Forming Units |  | up to 24 hours following application |