Using a 10% benzoyl peroxide acne wash on the shoulder before arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, randomized trial that assigns patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to preoperative skin preparation with a 10% benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne cleanser versus standard preparation. The study uses random allocation (random number table) and collects intraoperative cultures to measure contamination rates by Cutibacterium acnes from skin, surgical sites, or suture material. The goal is to compare the proportion of positive cultures between groups to determine whether preoperative BPO lowers contamination in rotator cuff procedures. Results are intended to inform preoperative preparation practices for shoulder arthroscopy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* rotator cuff tear
* scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* history of shoulder fracture
* previous shoulder surgeries
* tatoo on the shoulder

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Chih-Kai Hong, M.D.
• Email: yayahong@gmail.com
• Phone: +886972651028

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.