Comparing honey and alcohol for skin disinfection
Official title: A Comparative Study Between Honey and Alcohol as Topical Skin Disinfectant
Run by Ain Shams University · NCT05937412 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether honey can be a safer and effective skin disinfectant for kids aged 2 to 12 compared to regular alcohol.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05937412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 2 to 12 years with healthy skin who have not used any antimicrobial agents in the week prior to the study.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are immuno-compromised or have existing skin diseases such as eczema may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness and safety of honey as a topical skin antiseptic compared to traditional alcohol disinfectants. It focuses on children aged 2 to 12 years with healthy skin, who have not used antimicrobial agents recently. The research aims to address concerns about the negative impact of alcohol on skin microbiota and integrity, while exploring honey's potential therapeutic benefits. The study will involve applying both substances to assess their antiseptic properties.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more effective alternative for skin disinfection in children.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of honey in wound care is well-documented, this specific comparative approach with alcohol is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Children aged from 2 to 12 years, of both sexes, and with apparently healthy skin. * Children, who did not receive any form of antimicrobial agent for at least one-week prior study. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Immuno-compromised due to diseases or drugs. * \- Children having any skin disease as eczema or others
Where it's running
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Ain Shams University, Cairo
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ahmed badr
- Email: abn777777@yahoo.com
- Phone: 00201093562378
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.