Using a 10% benzoyl peroxide acne wash on the shoulder before arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Investigating Whether Preoperative Use of Acne Face Wash for Cleansing the Face, Neck, and Chest Helps Reduce the Contamination Rate of Cutibacterium Acnes in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This trial tests whether washing the shoulder with a 10% benzoyl peroxide acne cleanser before arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reduces contamination by Cutibacterium acnes in patients with rotator cuff tears.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07239349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults with a rotator cuff tear who are scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and who have no history of shoulder fracture, no prior shoulder surgeries, and no tattoos on the shoulder.
Not a fit: Patients with prior shoulder surgery, a history of shoulder fracture, or tattoos on the shoulder are excluded and therefore unlikely to receive benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this simple preoperative wash could lower the rate of Cutibacterium acnes contamination during rotator cuff repairs and reduce related postoperative infections or complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in shoulder arthroplasty have shown that preoperative benzoyl peroxide can reduce C. acnes skin burden and lower joint or suture contamination, but strong evidence specifically for rotator cuff surgery is still limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chih-Kai Hong, M.D.
- Email: yayahong@gmail.com
- Phone: +886972651028
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.