Noncommunicable DiseaseNCT07552792
Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Patient Trust and Disease Stigma
A study testing Distant placement of hand rub and Conventional placement of hand rub in people with Noncommunicable Disease and Psoriasis, run by Huashan Hospital.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate how the physical placement of hand sanitizer in consultation rooms affects patient trust and feelings of disease stigma. While hand hygiene is an essential infection control measure in healthcare, performing it immediately in front of patients with visible, non-communicable conditions… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Noncommunicable Disease, Psoriasis
- What is being tested?
- Distant placement of hand rub and Conventional placement of hand rub
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 250 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to Jun 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
- For Patients:
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Diagnosed with psoriasis and receiving treatment at the designated psoriasis specialty outpatient clinic during the study period.
- Legally capable of signing the informed consent form and cognitively able to understand and complete the questionnaire (independently or with assistance from family members).
- For Physicians:
- Hold a registered practicing qualification in the Dermatology Department of Huashan Hospital Pudong Branch and are qualified for independent outpatient consultations.
- Scheduled to continuously undertake outpatient work in the designated consultation rooms during the study period.
- Voluntarily sign the informed consent form for behavioral observation.
Who cannot join
- For Patients:
- Severe visual, hearing, or speech impairments leading to basic doctor-patient communication barriers.
- Diagnosed with psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) that, as assessed by a specialist, may interfere with the authenticity of the questionnaire responses.
- Presenting with a clinical state requiring emergency treatment during the visit, such as acute infection of skin lesions or generalized pustules.
- For Physicians:
- Non-permanent practicing staff of the hospital, such as visiting physicians or rotating medical students.
- Unable to independently perform hand hygiene procedures due to physical/limb dysfunction.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Hand Hygiene Sequence, Patient Trust, and Disease Stigma: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study aims to investigate how the physical placement of hand sanitizer in consultation rooms affects patient trust and feelings of disease stigma. While hand hygiene is an essential infection control measure in healthcare, performing it immediately in front of patients with visible, non-communicable conditions (such as psoriasis) might inadvertently make patients feel rejected or stigmatized.This study uses a randomized controlled design to evaluate if a simple environmental modification-changing the spatial location of the hand sanitizer-can naturally nudge physicians to alter their hand hygiene timing without compromising safety. Researchers will discreetly observe the hand hygiene behavior of outpatient dermatologists and ask participating psoriasis patients to complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire regarding their trust in the physician, feelings of stigma, and overall satisfaction with the consultation. The goal is to provide evidence for patient-centered hospital space designs that protect patient psychological well-being while maintaining hygiene standards.
Read the detailed description
Background and Rationale:
Patients with visible non-communicable diseases, such as psoriasis, often experience high levels of disease-related stigma and are highly sensitive to physician behaviors. Although hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection control, executing it in certain clinical scenarios may be misinterpreted by patients as the physician's "fear" or "disgust" toward their condition. This misinterpretation can exacerbate their psychological burden and impair the doctor-patient relationship. Environmental engineering theories suggest that micro-modifications to physical hospital spaces can significantly alter medical behavior patterns (such as sitting versus standing during consultations) without relying on resource-intensive training or administrative supervision.Study Design and Methodology:
This is a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled deception trial conducted in an outpatient dermatology setting. The core intervention involves manipulating the spatial location of the hand sanitizer in the consultation room through randomized assignment to determine its causal effect on physician behavior and subsequent patient psychological outcomes. To minimize the Hawthorne effect and behavioral bias, a double-blind deception mechanism is employed. Physicians are informed that the study is simply for medical students to observe general consultation workflows, while patients are told they are participating in a routine outpatient service satisfaction survey. The true nature of the environmental intervention and its behavioral focus is concealed until a debriefing session at the conclusion of the study.Observations and Assessments:
During the study, trained observers will discreetly record the physicians' hand hygiene patterns in the consultation room. After the consultation concludes, participating psoriasis patients will be guided to an independent area to complete an anonymous electronic questionnaire (taking approximately 10 minutes).The primary psychological outcomes assessed include:Doctor-patient trust, measured by the 11-item Trust in Physician Scale (TPS).Intensity of disease stigma, measured by the 27-item Chinese version of the Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ).Secondary outcomes include overall patient satisfaction evaluated across five dimensions, and the documentation of physician hand hygiene timing patterns under different environmental layouts.Statistical Analysis:
Analyses will utilize a prospectively defined dataset framework. Multivariate linear regression will be used to analyze the psychological impact pathways on trust and stigma, adjusting for demographic variables. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) and mixed linear models will be applied for sensitivity analyses to account for the correlation of multiple observations from the same physician.
- Conditions
- Noncommunicable Disease, Psoriasis
- Being tested
- Distant placement of hand rub, Conventional placement of hand rub
- Medical subject headings
- Noncommunicable Diseases, Psoriasis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Distant placement of hand rubOther
The alcohol-based hand rub dispenser is relocated to a distant position in the consultation room, greater than 1 meter (approx. 3.3 feet) away from the physician (e.g., on a sink). This environmental modification is designed to prompt physicians to perform hand hygiene after the patient departs ("invisible hand hygiene"), aiming to improve patient trust and reduce perceived disease-related stigma.
Conventional placement of hand rubOther
The alcohol-based hand rub dispenser is placed in the conventional, standard position in the consultation room, which is less than or equal to 0.3 meters (approx. 1 foot) away from the physician (e.g., to the left of the computer). This facilitates standard hand hygiene immediately after patient contact ("visible hand hygiene").
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Placement Group | Experimental | In this experimental arm, the hand rub dispenser is placed at a distant position, greater than 1 meter (approx. 3.3 feet) away from the physician (e.g., on a sink), before the outpatient consultation begins. Receives: Other: Distant placement of hand rub |
| Conventional Placement Group | Active comparator | In this active comparator arm, the hand rub dispenser is placed in the conventional position, less than or equal to 0.3 meters (approx. 1 foot) away from the physician (e.g., to the left of the computer), before the outpatient consultation begins. Receives: Other: Conventional placement of hand rub |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proportion of Invisible Hand Hygiene Events
Hand hygiene behavior was observed and categorized into "visible hand hygiene" (immediate post-contact cleansing before patient departure) and "invisible hand hygiene" (cleansing after patient departure). A positive outcome is defined as handwashing occurring after the patient leaves (invisible hand hygiene). The outcome is reported as the proportion of consultations where invisible hand hygiene occurred.
Measured: Assessed during the outpatient consultation (average 10-15 minutes per consultation).
Patient Trust in Physician Scale (TPS) Score
Patient trust was measured using the 10-item Trust in Physician Scale (TPS), a validated tool using a 5-point Likert scale to assess trust in the physician's competence, communication, and prioritization of patient interests. Results are expressed as percentages of total possible scores (range 0-100%). Higher scores indicate a higher level of trust in the physician.
Measured: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ) Score
Perceived disease stigma was measured using the 28-item modified Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ), which uses a 6-point scale to assess subjective experiences of stigma across domains including self-stigma, social exclusion, privacy management, and emotional impact. Results are expressed as percentages of total possible scores (range 0-100%). Higher scores indicate higher levels of perceived disease stigma.
Measured: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Patient Satisfaction Score
Exploratory outcome evaluating patient satisfaction with the consultation process. This covers domains including private consultations, service attitude, disease/treatment explanations, follow-up arrangements, and privacy protection. Assessed via 5-point Likert scales, where higher scores indicate greater patient satisfaction.
Measured: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Apr 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Noncommunicable DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Huashan HospitalThe 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Juan Du, Huashan Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07552792
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KY2025-1371
- Other IDs
- 24ZR1407800, C2025212, HSWH202403, HSWH202505, HSWH202513
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ginsburg IH, Link BG. Feelings of stigmatization in patients with psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Jan;20(1):53-63. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(89)70007-4.
PubMed 2913081Anderson LA, Dedrick RF. Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychol Rep. 1990 Dec;67(3 Pt 2):1091-100. doi: 10.2466/pr0.1990.67.3f.1091.
PubMed 2084735Reid H, Smith R, Williamson W, Baldock J, Caterson J, Kluzek S, Jones N, Copeland R. Use of the behaviour change wheel to improve everyday person-centred conversations on physical activity across healthcare. BMC Public Health. 2022 Sep 20;22(1):1784. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-14178-6.
PubMed 36127688Speight J, Holmes-Truscott E, Garza M, Scibilia R, Wagner S, Kato A, Pedrero V, Deschenes S, Guzman SJ, Joiner KL, Liu S, Willaing I, Babbott KM, Cleal B, Dickinson JK, Halliday JA, Morrissey EC, Nefs G, O'Donnell S, Serlachius A, Winterdijk P, Alzubaidi H, Arifin B, Cambron-Kopco L, Santa Ana C, Davidsen E, de Groot M, de Wit M, Deroze P, Haack S, Holt RIG, Jensen W, Khunti K, Kragelund Nielsen K, Lathia T, Lee CJ, McNulty B, Naranjo D, Pearl RL, Prinjha S, Puhl RM, Sabidi A, Selvan C, Sethi J, Seyam M, Sturt J, Subramaniam M, Terkildsen Maindal H, Valentine V, Vallis M, Skinner TC. Bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination: an international consensus statement on evidence and recommendations. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2024 Jan;12(1):61-82. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00347-9.
PubMed 38128969Sant'Anna A, Vilhelmsson A, Wolf A. Nudging healthcare professionals in clinical settings: a scoping review of the literature. BMC Health Serv Res. 2021 Jun 2;21(1):543. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06496-z.
PubMed 34078358Iyer R, Park D, Kim J, Newman C, Young A, Sumarsono A. Effect of chair placement on physicians' behavior and patients' satisfaction: randomized deception trial. BMJ. 2023 Dec 15;383:e076309. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076309.
PubMed 38101923Anderson J, Fenton K. HIV related stigma: a dangerous roadblock. BMJ. 2022 Dec 12;379:o2989. doi: 10.1136/bmj.o2989. No abstract available.
PubMed 36523179Kahn MW. Etiquette-based medicine. N Engl J Med. 2008 May 8;358(19):1988-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp0801863. No abstract available.
PubMed 18463374Puhl R, Suh Y. Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment. Curr Obes Rep. 2015 Jun;4(2):182-90. doi: 10.1007/s13679-015-0153-z.
PubMed 26627213
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Hand Hygiene Sequence, Patient Trust, and Disease Stigma: A Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07552792
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KY2025-1371
- Conditions
- Noncommunicable Disease, Psoriasis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Huashan HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Apr 2026 (actual)
- 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.
This study aims to investigate how the physical placement of hand sanitizer in consultation rooms affects patient trust and feelings of disease stigma. While hand hygiene is an essential infection control measure in healthcare, performing it immediately in front of patients with visible, non-communicable conditions (such as psoriasis) might inadvertently make patients feel rejected or stigmatized.This study uses a randomized controlled design to evaluate if a simple environmental modification-changing the spatial location of the hand sanitizer-can naturally nudge physicians to alter their hand hygiene timing without compromising safety. Researchers will discreetly observe the hand hygiene behavior of outpatient dermatologists and ask participating psoriasis patients to complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire regarding their trust in the physician, feelings of stigma, and overall satisfaction with the consultation. The goal is to provide evidence for patient-centered hospital space designs that protect patient psychological well-being while maintaining hygiene standards.
Detailed description
Background and Rationale:
Patients with visible non-communicable diseases, such as psoriasis, often experience high levels of disease-related stigma and are highly sensitive to physician behaviors. Although hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection control, executing it in certain clinical scenarios may be misinterpreted by patients as the physician's "fear" or "disgust" toward their condition. This misinterpretation can exacerbate their psychological burden and impair the doctor-patient relationship. Environmental engineering theories suggest that micro-modifications to physical hospital spaces can significantly alter medical behavior patterns (such as sitting versus standing during consultations) without relying on resource-intensive training or administrative supervision.Study Design and Methodology:
This is a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled deception trial conducted in an outpatient dermatology setting. The core intervention involves manipulating the spatial location of the hand sanitizer in the consultation room through randomized assignment to determine its causal effect on physician behavior and subsequent patient psychological outcomes. To minimize the Hawthorne effect and behavioral bias, a double-blind deception mechanism is employed. Physicians are informed that the study is simply for medical students to observe general consultation workflows, while patients are told they are participating in a routine outpatient service satisfaction survey. The true nature of the environmental intervention and its behavioral focus is concealed until a debriefing session at the conclusion of the study.Observations and Assessments:
During the study, trained observers will discreetly record the physicians' hand hygiene patterns in the consultation room. After the consultation concludes, participating psoriasis patients will be guided to an independent area to complete an anonymous electronic questionnaire (taking approximately 10 minutes).The primary psychological outcomes assessed include:Doctor-patient trust, measured by the 11-item Trust in Physician Scale (TPS).Intensity of disease stigma, measured by the 27-item Chinese version of the Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ).Secondary outcomes include overall patient satisfaction evaluated across five dimensions, and the documentation of physician hand hygiene timing patterns under different environmental layouts.Statistical Analysis:
Analyses will utilize a prospectively defined dataset framework. Multivariate linear regression will be used to analyze the psychological impact pathways on trust and stigma, adjusting for demographic variables. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) and mixed linear models will be applied for sensitivity analyses to account for the correlation of multiple observations from the same physician.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Placement Group | Experimental | Other: Distant placement of hand rubIn this experimental arm, the hand rub dispenser is placed at a distant position, greater than 1 meter (approx. 3.3 feet) away from the physician (e.g., on a sink), before the outpatient consultation begins. |
| Conventional Placement Group | Active comparator | Other: Conventional placement of hand rubIn this active comparator arm, the hand rub dispenser is placed in the conventional position, less than or equal to 0.3 meters (approx. 1 foot) away from the physician (e.g., to the left of the computer), before the outpatient consultation begins. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Diagnosed with psoriasis and receiving treatment at the designated psoriasis specialty outpatient clinic during the study period.
- Legally capable of signing the informed consent form and cognitively able to understand and complete the questionnaire (independently or with assistance from family members).
- Hold a registered practicing qualification in the Dermatology Department of Huashan Hospital Pudong Branch and are qualified for independent outpatient consultations.
- Scheduled to continuously undertake outpatient work in the designated consultation rooms during the study period.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Severe visual, hearing, or speech impairments leading to basic doctor-patient communication barriers.
- Diagnosed with psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) that, as assessed by a specialist, may interfere with the authenticity of the questionnaire responses.
- Presenting with a clinical state requiring emergency treatment during the visit, such as acute infection of skin lesions or generalized pustules.
- Non-permanent practicing staff of the hospital, such as visiting physicians or rotating medical students.
- Unable to independently perform hand hygiene procedures due to physical/limb dysfunction.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Distant placement of hand rubThe alcohol-based hand rub dispenser is relocated to a distant position in the consultation room, greater than 1 meter (approx. 3.3 feet) away from the physician (e.g., on a sink). This environmental modification is designed to prompt physicians to perform hand hygiene after the patient departs ("invisible hand hygiene"), aiming to improve patient trust and reduce perceived disease-related stigma. | Other | Distant Placement Group |
| Conventional placement of hand rubThe alcohol-based hand rub dispenser is placed in the conventional, standard position in the consultation room, which is less than or equal to 0.3 meters (approx. 1 foot) away from the physician (e.g., to the left of the computer). This facilitates standard hand hygiene immediately after patient contact ("visible hand hygiene"). | Other | Conventional Placement Group |
Primary outcome
Proportion of Invisible Hand Hygiene Events
Time frame: Assessed during the outpatient consultation (average 10-15 minutes per consultation).
Hand hygiene behavior was observed and categorized into "visible hand hygiene" (immediate post-contact cleansing before patient departure) and "invisible hand hygiene" (cleansing after patient departure). A positive outcome is defined as handwashing occurring after the patient leaves (invisible hand hygiene). The outcome is reported as the proportion of consultations where invisible hand hygiene occurred.
Patient Trust in Physician Scale (TPS) Score
Time frame: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Patient trust was measured using the 10-item Trust in Physician Scale (TPS), a validated tool using a 5-point Likert scale to assess trust in the physician's competence, communication, and prioritization of patient interests. Results are expressed as percentages of total possible scores (range 0-100%). Higher scores indicate a higher level of trust in the physician.
Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ) Score
Time frame: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Perceived disease stigma was measured using the 28-item modified Feelings of Stigma Questionnaire (FSQ), which uses a 6-point scale to assess subjective experiences of stigma across domains including self-stigma, social exclusion, privacy management, and emotional impact. Results are expressed as percentages of total possible scores (range 0-100%). Higher scores indicate higher levels of perceived disease stigma.
1 secondary outcome
Patient Satisfaction Score
Time frame: Assessed immediately after the outpatient consultation.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2026.
- Background: PubMed 2913081Ginsburg IH, Link BG. Feelings of stigmatization in patients with psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Jan;20(1):53-63. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(89)70007-4.
- Background: PubMed 2084735Anderson LA, Dedrick RF. Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychol Rep. 1990 Dec;67(3 Pt 2):1091-100. doi: 10.2466/pr0.1990.67.3f.1091.
- Background: PubMed 36127688Reid H, Smith R, Williamson W, Baldock J, Caterson J, Kluzek S, Jones N, Copeland R. Use of the behaviour change wheel to improve everyday person-centred conversations on physical activity across healthcare. BMC Public Health. 2022 Sep 20;22(1):1784. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-14178-6.
- Background: PubMed 38128969Speight J, Holmes-Truscott E, Garza M, Scibilia R, Wagner S, Kato A, Pedrero V, Deschenes S, Guzman SJ, Joiner KL, Liu S, Willaing I, Babbott KM, Cleal B, Dickinson JK, Halliday JA, Morrissey EC, Nefs G, O'Donnell S, Serlachius A, Winterdijk P, Alzubaidi H, Arifin B, Cambron-Kopco L, Santa Ana C, Davidsen E, de Groot M, de Wit M, Deroze P, Haack S, Holt RIG, Jensen W, Khunti K, Kragelund Nielsen K, Lathia T, Lee CJ, McNulty B, Naranjo D, Pearl RL, Prinjha S, Puhl RM, Sabidi A, Selvan C, Sethi J, Seyam M, Sturt J, Subramaniam M, Terkildsen Maindal H, Valentine V, Vallis M, Skinner TC. Bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination: an international consensus statement on evidence and recommendations. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2024 Jan;12(1):61-82. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00347-9.
- Background: PubMed 34078358Sant'Anna A, Vilhelmsson A, Wolf A. Nudging healthcare professionals in clinical settings: a scoping review of the literature. BMC Health Serv Res. 2021 Jun 2;21(1):543. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06496-z.
- Background: PubMed 38101923Iyer R, Park D, Kim J, Newman C, Young A, Sumarsono A. Effect of chair placement on physicians' behavior and patients' satisfaction: randomized deception trial. BMJ. 2023 Dec 15;383:e076309. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076309.
- Background: PubMed 36523179Anderson J, Fenton K. HIV related stigma: a dangerous roadblock. BMJ. 2022 Dec 12;379:o2989. doi: 10.1136/bmj.o2989. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 18463374Kahn MW. Etiquette-based medicine. N Engl J Med. 2008 May 8;358(19):1988-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp0801863. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 26627213Puhl R, Suh Y. Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment. Curr Obes Rep. 2015 Jun;4(2):182-90. doi: 10.1007/s13679-015-0153-z.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Distant placement of hand rub and Conventional placement of hand rub in people with Noncommunicable Disease and Psoriasis, run by Huashan Hospital.
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 8 inclusion and 7 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 27 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Juan Du, MD (+86-13601821207, dujuan@huashan.org.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Proportion of Invisible Hand Hygiene Events (time frame: Assessed during the outpatient consultation (average 10-15 minutes per consultation).). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07552792, which also lists 9 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 27 Apr 2026.