Environmental MicrobiologyNCT00416936
Bacterial Contamination of Anaesthetists' Hands by Personal Mobile Phones Used in the Operating Theatre
An observational study of Environmental Microbiology and Equipment Contamination, run by Medical University Innsbruck at 1 site in Austria.
Trial summary
The use of mobile phones in the operating room (OR) has become widespread, because of the lack of reports on serious problems. Since mobile phones are used in close body contact and since, as for most non-medical electronic equipment, there are no cleaning guidelines that meet hospital standards, the hygiene risk… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Environmental Microbiology, Equipment Contamination, Personnel, Hospital
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustria
- Study dates
- Jan 2007to Nov 2007
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Anaesthetist working in the OR
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The use of mobile phones in the operating room (OR) has become widespread, because of the lack of reports on serious problems. Since mobile phones are used in close body contact and since, as for most non-medical electronic equipment, there are no cleaning guidelines that meet hospital standards, the hygiene risk involved in using mobile phones in the OR has not yet been determined.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Dec 2006 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2007
- Study completionNov 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Environmental MicrobiologyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medical University InnsbruckThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Arnulf Benzer, MD, Principal investigator, Medical University InnsbruckArnulf Benzer, MD, Study director, Medical University Innsbruck
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00416936
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AB_12_12_2006
- Status last verified
- Feb 2009
- First submitted
- 27 Dec 2006
- Last updated
- 10 Feb 2009
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Klein AA, Djaiani GN. Mobile phones in the hospital--past, present and future. Anaesthesia. 2003 Apr;58(4):353-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.03079.x.
PubMed 12648117Soto RG, Chu LF, Goldman JM, Rampil IJ, Ruskin KJ. Communication in critical care environments: mobile telephones improve patient care. Anesth Analg. 2006 Feb;102(2):535-41. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000194506.79408.79.
PubMed 16428557Smith MA, Mathewson JJ, Ulert IA, Scerpella EG, Ericsson CD. Contaminated stethoscopes revisited. Arch Intern Med. 1996 Jan 8;156(1):82-4.
PubMed 8526701
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Feb 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Bacterial Contamination of Anaesthetists' Hands by Personal Mobile Phones Used in the Operating Theatre
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00416936
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AB_12_12_2006
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University InnsbruckUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2007
- Study completion
- Nov 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Dec 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The use of mobile phones in the operating room (OR) has become widespread, because of the lack of reports on serious problems. Since mobile phones are used in close body contact and since, as for most non-medical electronic equipment, there are no cleaning guidelines that meet hospital standards, the hygiene risk involved in using mobile phones in the OR has not yet been determined.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Anaesthetist working in the OR
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Feb 2009.
- Background: PubMed 12648117Klein AA, Djaiani GN. Mobile phones in the hospital--past, present and future. Anaesthesia. 2003 Apr;58(4):353-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.03079.x.
- Background: PubMed 16428557Soto RG, Chu LF, Goldman JM, Rampil IJ, Ruskin KJ. Communication in critical care environments: mobile telephones improve patient care. Anesth Analg. 2006 Feb;102(2):535-41. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000194506.79408.79.
- Background: PubMed 8526701Smith MA, Mathewson JJ, Ulert IA, Scerpella EG, Ericsson CD. Contaminated stethoscopes revisited. Arch Intern Med. 1996 Jan 8;156(1):82-4.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Arnulf Benzer, MD principal investigator
Medical University Innsbruck
Arnulf Benzer, MD study director
Medical University Innsbruck
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Environmental Microbiology and Equipment Contamination, run by Medical University Innsbruck at 1 site in Austria.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Feb 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Austria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00416936, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Feb 2009.