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Ventilator Acquired PneumoniaEBP in NursingNCT07299799

Evidence-Based Nursing to Reduce Adverse Events Regarding Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pressure Injuries and Central Line Bloodstream Infection in Intensive Care Unit in Bangladesh

A study testing Education with EBP and This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study. in people with Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia and Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI), run by Hiroshima University at 2 sites in 2 countries.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Quality of care is crucial for preventing adverse events such as infection in the intensive care units (ICUs). The most common ICU-acquired infections include pneumonia such as Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Pressure Ulcer (PU), Medical Device Related Pressure Ulcer (MDRPU), and Central Line-Associated… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Education with EBP and This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study.
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
272 participants
Where
2 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
15 Feb 2026to 30 May 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Nurse
  • who is a registered nurse in Bangladesh.
  • who agrees to participate in this study and the EBP training.
  • who will stay at the ICU for 6 months. Patient
  • Irrespective of age and sex, participants must be at least 18 years old
  • Legal guardian of a patient consent to participation in the study

Who cannot join

  • Nurse
  • Who will not directly involve patient care in ICU. Patient
  • No exclusion criteria

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Nahida Akhter, Ph. D Fellow contact

+8801925478065

nahida1789@gmail.com

Moriyama Michiko, Ph.D contact

+81-82-257-5367

morimich@hiroshima-u.ac.jp

2 sites in 2 countries

Bangladesh1 site
  • Dhaka Medical College Hospital

    Dhaka, Dhaka Division

    Nahida Akhter, PhD Fellow, +88-01925478065, nahida1789@gmail.com

Other trials in Bangladesh

Japan1 site
  • Hiroshima University

    Hiroshima, Hiroshima City, 7348551

    Moriyama Michiko, PhD, +81-82-257-5367, morimich@hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Other trials in Japan

About this study

Official title: Evidence-Based Nursing to Reduce Adverse Events Regarding Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pressure Injuries and Central Line Bloodstream Infection in Intensive Care Unit: A Quasi-experimental Study in Bangladesh

Quality of care is crucial for preventing adverse events such as infection in the intensive care units (ICUs). The most common ICU-acquired infections include pneumonia such as Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Pressure Ulcer (PU), Medical Device Related Pressure Ulcer (MDRPU), and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). VAP, PU, and MDRPU are significant indicators of the quality of care, while CLABSI is a critical marker of healthcare quality in ICUs, as it is largely preventable through strict adherence to infection control protocols.

VAP is a lung infection that occurs in patients receiving mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours. A PU is defined as localized damage to the skin or underlying tissue caused solely by pressure, while MDRPUs may also result from friction or pressure from medical devices or other objects. CLABSI is a severe infection caused by improperly inserted or maintained central venous catheters, which underscores the need for stringent catheter management protocols.

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General Objective:

The objective of this study is to evaluate whether implementing EBP and changing nurses' competency (skill, knowledge, practice, and attitude) can reduce ICU adverse events such as VAP, PU, MDRPU, and CLABSI, and improve patient outcomes.

Specific Objectives:

  1. To identify insights on perceptions, barriers, and facilitators related to EBP implementation in the ICU setting.
  2. To evaluate the effect of EBP training on nurses' competency (skill, knowledge, practice, and attitude) regarding EBP for CLABSI, PU, and MDRPU in an ICU setting.
  3. To evaluate the effects of EBP on ICU patient incidence rates of VAP, CLABSI, PU, and MDRPU.

Hypothesis:

H1- Hypothesize that training on EBP and its implementation in ICU settings will improve nurses' competency (Skill, knowledge, practice and attitude).

H2- Hypothesize that implementation of EBP by trained ICU nurses will reduce adverse events-such as VAP, pressure ulcers, medical device-related PU, and CLABSIs-and improve overall patient outcomes.

These research consist of two studies:

  1. Evaluating the effect of EBP training on ICU nurses' competency (skill, knowledge, practice, and attitude) regarding EBP for CLABSI, PU, and MDRPU in an ICU setting. A pre- and post-quasi-experimental study will be conducted over a 16-month period, with a total data collection period of 6 months, to evaluate nurses' competency. The study consists of a recruitment period (1 month), nurses' baseline data collection (1 month), nurses' EBP training with midline data collection (2 months), and nurses' endline data collection during EBP implementation (2 months). Study nurses will receive EBP training and appropriate equipment for patient management. EBP education and training will be provided with necessary equipment, such as a closed suction catheter, an endotracheal tube, a suction device, and a mouth care brush. In this study, global standard equipment will be used to ensure patient safety.
  2. Evaluating the effect of EBP implementation on ICU patient incidence rates of VAP, CLABSI, PU, and MDRPU.

A pre- and post-quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group (Study 1, Phase 1 data used as historical data) will be applied by comparing the rate of adverse events such as VAP, CLABSI, PU, and MDRPU before and after the EBP intervention (2-month baseline data and 2-month intervention data will be collected).

Being tested
Education with EBP, This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study.
Keywords
evidence based practice, Nurses competency, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pressure Ulcer, Central Line Bloodstream Infection, Medical Device Related Pressure Ulcer
Medical subject headings
Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated, Pressure Ulcer

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Education with EBPBehavioural

    Trial 1: Nurse's EBP training ( VAP, PU, MDRPU, CLABSI management), online lecture, 2 hours lecture and 3 hours skill training for nurses training.

    Trail 1 we use advanced equipment necessary for EBP implementation for VAP, PU, MDRPU and CLABSI management, and EBP-trained nurses implementation for all this management.

  • This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study.Behavioural

    We will use advanced equipment and implement EBP (VAP, PU, MDRPU and CLABSI management) for patients by trained nurses and check the outcome of the patients. We will compare pre and post findings for this study.

Study groups in NCT07299799
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental: Trial 1: All Nurses in GICU; Trial 2: All patients admitted in the general GICUExperimentalNurses: All nurses who work at GICU of DMCH Patients: all patients who will admit at the assigned GICU during the study period of DMCH
Receives: Behavioral: Education with EBP; Behavioral: This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The nurse's skill related to the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI total score measured by the researcher-developed checklist

    1. The nurse's skill and knowledge related to the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI checklist. Researcher developed checklist, 50 items with 0: not correct/did not do, 1: partially correct, 2: correct. Score range 0-114.

    Measured: 6 month data collection and total time frame of this study 16 months

  2. Incidence rates of PU, MDRPU and CLABSI.

    The incidence rate of PU was calculated as the number of newly developed pressure ulcers after hospitalization per 1000 person-days at risk.

    The incidence rate of MDRPU was calculated as the number of newly developed MDRPU cases per 1000 patients assessed.

    The incidence rate of CLABSI was calculated as the number of CLABSI cases per 1000 central line-days.

    Data will be collected: Patients' demographic data (age, sex, occupation etc.) Medical past and current history (diagnosis, treatment, medication, hospitalization). Reasons and date to be admitted to ICU. Treatment in ICU. Daily laboratory data taken in ICU. Daily biological data including vital signs.

    Results of patients' stay during ICU. Diagnosis of PU, MDRPU and CLABSI included of this list.

    Measured: 2 month for data collection and total time frame 16 months.

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Nurses' knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) related to the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI prevention measured by the researcher-developed scale based on Knowledge of EBP guidelines for the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI prevention scale

    Nurses attitude, practice and knowledge related PU, MDPU and CLABSI related prevention scale.

    The researcher makes an attitude, practice and knowledge related of EBP guideline for PU, MDPU and CLABSI question Total item 22 and validity was tested by ICU and PU specialized nurses in Japan.

    Knowledge was assessed using multiple-choice questions, with one correct answer among four options. Each correct response was awarded a score of 1, and incorrect or "don't know" responses were scored 0.

    Attitude and practice were measured using a Likert scale, with responses indicating the degree of agreement or frequency.

    Measured: Total data collection time 6 months within 16 months

  2. Rate (number of patients) of each stage of PU and MDRPU

    After diagnosis of sore we measured stage of PU and MDRPU. Number of ICU patients developing PU and MDRPU categorized by stage (Stage I-IV). Unit of Measure: Number of patients per PU/MDRPU stage.

    Measured: Total 2 months

  3. Micro-organism link to CLABSI

    After diagnosis of CLABSI then identify what kind organism relate to CLABSI. Type and frequency of microorganisms identified in laboratory-confirmed CLABSI cases. Unit of Measure: Number of cases per microorganism.

    Measured: 2 months

  4. Incidence and rate of VAP

    Incidence rate of VAP per 1000 ventilator days. Unit of Measure: VAP cases per 1,000 ventilator days

    Measured: 2 months

  5. Mortality and morbidity rate of adverse events

    Mortality and morbidity rate of ICU patients All-cause mortality among ICU patients during the study period. Unit of Measure: Percentage (%)。Occurrence of ICU-related adverse events (VAP, CLABSI, PU, MDRPU). Unit of Measure: Number of patients with adverse events.

    Measured: 2 months

  6. Average length of stay ICU patients

    Average length of stay ICU patients. Mean length of stay in the intensive care unit for enrolled patients. Unit of Measure: Days (mean ± SD).

    Measured: 2 months

  7. Survival rate of ICU

    Average survival rate of ICU. Data will be collected: Length of stay and survival rate. Proportion of enrolled patients alive at ICU discharge. Unit of Measure: Percentage (%) of patients surviving to ICU discharge.

    Measured: 2 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Dec 2025
  2. Study start15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 May 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 May 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Trial 1: A pre- and post- quasi-experimental study to evaluate the nurses competency (Skill, knowledge, practice and attitude). Trial 2: A pre- and post- quasi-experimental study to evaluate the outcomes of the patients in the ICU using study 1 Phase 1 data as historical data.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
272 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07299799
Sponsor's protocol ID
BMRC/NREC/2025-2027/313
Other IDs
65313072025, 24K02733
Acronym
EBP in Nursing
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
23 Nov 2025
Last updated
11 Feb 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: IPD will not be share due to personal confidentiality of the participants. When the data will be available and we will share the data according to the recommendations of the clinical trial registration and the requests of the journals.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Education with EBP and This is a pre- and post- quasi-experimental study. in people with Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia and Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI), run by Hiroshima University at 2 sites in 2 countries.

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 6 inclusion and 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Bangladesh, Japan. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Nahida Akhter, Ph. D Fellow (+8801925478065, nahida1789@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The nurse's skill related to the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI total score measured by the researcher-developed checklist (time frame: 6 month data collection and total time frame of this study 16 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 11 Feb 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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