Hand Hygiene ComplianceNCT07759037
Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training and Long-Term Effects in First-Year Nursing Students
A study testing Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ in people with Hand Hygiene Compliance and Hand Hygiene Effectiveness, run by Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences.
Trial summary
This single-group quasi-experimental study will evaluate the effectiveness and durability of a fluorescent hand hygiene training program for first-year nursing students at a Polish university. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Hygiene Compliance, Hand Hygiene Effectiveness, Hand Hygiene
- What is being tested?
- Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2026to 30 Jun 2027
- 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 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- First-year nursing students enrolled at Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Kwidzyn during the study period.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
- Able to participate in the planned educational activities.
Who cannot join
- Known allergy or skin intolerance to Glo Germ™ /gel or similar products.
- Current dermatological condition of the hands that precludes the use of fluorescent lotion/gel or repeated handwashing (e.g., severe eczema or open wounds).
- Previous participation in a pilot study or an earlier version of the same fluorescent hand-hygiene training at this institution.
About this study
Official title: Durability of Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training Effects Among First-Year Nursing Students: A Single-Group Quasi-Experimental Before-After Study With Repeated Measures of Knowledge and Technique
This single-group quasi-experimental study will evaluate the effectiveness and durability of a fluorescent hand hygiene training program for first-year nursing students at a Polish university. Students will complete the WHO Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire and undergo Glo Germ-based fluorescent assessment of handwashing technique at baseline, immediately after the training, approximately two weeks later, at the end of the first semester, and just before their first clinical placements. The primary objective is to determine whether the training improves and sustains hand hygiene technique quality over time, while secondary objectives include changes in hand hygiene knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and technique
- Being tested
- Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo GermBehavioural
First-year nursing students receive a standardized fluorescent hand hygiene training session using Glo Germ lotion and UV light. The session includes a brief review of WHO hand hygiene indications, demonstration of proper handwashing technique, application of fluorescent lotion, handwashing by the student, and visual feedback of missed areas under UV illumination. Students repeat handwashing until adequate coverage is achieved. This training is delivered early in the first semester and its effects are assessed at immediate, short-term, semester-end, and pre-clinical time points
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training Arm | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Measured: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Hand hygiene technique will be evaluated at five time points using Glo Germ fluorescent lotion and UV light. After applying fluorescent lotion, students wash their hands as usual; residual fluorescence indicating missed areas is recorded by the investigator on a standardized checklist (e.g., fingertips, thumbs, interdigital spaces, dorsal surfaces). The primary outcome will be the proportion of students achieving adequate technique (no or minimal missed areas) and changes in individual technique scores over time
Measured: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2026
- Study start15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hand Hygiene ComplianceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single-group quasi-experimental before-after design with repeated measures of hand hygiene knowledge and technique in the same cohort of first-year nursing students. All participants receive the fluorescent hand hygiene training and are followed at five practical and three knowledge measurement points over the first academic year
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07759037
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PANS-HH-EDU-2026
- Other IDs
- 1/2026
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Durability of Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training Effects Among First-Year Nursing Students: A Single-Group Quasi-Experimental Before-After Study With Repeated Measures of Knowledge and Technique
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07759037
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PANS-HH-EDU-2026
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Powiślańska Academy of Applied SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 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 single-group quasi-experimental study will evaluate the effectiveness and durability of a fluorescent hand hygiene training program for first-year nursing students at a Polish university. Students will complete the WHO Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire and undergo Glo Germ-based fluorescent assessment of handwashing technique at baseline, immediately after the training, approximately two weeks later, at the end of the first semester, and just before their first clinical placements. The primary objective is to determine whether the training improves and sustains hand hygiene technique quality over time, while secondary objectives include changes in hand hygiene knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and technique
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single-group quasi-experimental before-after design with repeated measures of hand hygiene knowledge and technique in the same cohort of first-year nursing students. All participants receive the fluorescent hand hygiene training and are followed at five practical and three knowledge measurement points over the first academic year
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training Arm | Experimental | Behavioral: Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- First-year nursing students enrolled at Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Kwidzyn during the study period.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
- Able to participate in the planned educational activities.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Known allergy or skin intolerance to Glo Germ™ /gel or similar products.
- Current dermatological condition of the hands that precludes the use of fluorescent lotion/gel or repeated handwashing (e.g., severe eczema or open wounds).
- Previous participation in a pilot study or an earlier version of the same fluorescent hand-hygiene training at this institution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo GermFirst-year nursing students receive a standardized fluorescent hand hygiene training session using Glo Germ lotion and UV light. The session includes a brief review of WHO hand hygiene indications, demonstration of proper handwashing technique, application of fluorescent lotion, handwashing by the student, and visual feedback of missed areas under UV illumination. Students repeat handwashing until adequate coverage is achieved. This training is delivered early in the first semester and its effects are assessed at immediate, short-term, semester-end, and pre-clinical time points | Behavioural | Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training Arm |
Primary outcome
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements
Hand hygiene technique will be evaluated at five time points using Glo Germ fluorescent lotion and UV light. After applying fluorescent lotion, students wash their hands as usual; residual fluorescence indicating missed areas is recorded by the investigator on a standardized checklist (e.g., fingertips, thumbs, interdigital spaces, dorsal surfaces). The primary outcome will be the proportion of students achieving adequate technique (no or minimal missed areas) and changes in individual technique scores over time
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 11 Aug 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training with Glo Germ in people with Hand Hygiene Compliance and Hand Hygiene Effectiveness, run by Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences.
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 4 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 Aug 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ (time frame: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements). 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 Aug 2026.