Clinical trials: Bacterial Colonization
Healthy
Collection of Dental Plaque and Saliva for Studies of Bacterial Colonization of Teeth
This study will explore how bacteria colonize human teeth and how this process changes over the lifetime of individuals. It will include an investigation of transmission of bacteria that initiate colonization between adults and…
- Trial name
- NCT00098267
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Multi-antibiotic Resistance
Screening of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria, and the Clinical Implication for the Patient
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the screening for multidrug resistant bacteria in patients admitted to hospitals in Scania.
- Trial name
- NCT06370299
- Testing
- (exposure of) MDR carriage
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Enterobacteriaceae Infections
The Burden and Genetic Variability of Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase (ESBL) - Producing Pathogens in Swiss Children
Objectives: The aim of the study is to determine the molecular epidemiology and genetic variability of ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae (E-ESBL) among children in Switzerland and to estimate the associated clinical burden of…
- Trial name
- NCT00894036
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Pneumococcal Infections
Long-term Impact of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on Carriage
Pneumococcus is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In 2000, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was licensed for use in children and is now part of the routine childhood vaccine schedule.
- Trial name
- NCT00294021
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Neonatal SEPSIS, Prematurity
Neonatal Bacterial Colonization Study
This study will evaluate the effect of skin antisepsis and/or emollient therapy on bacterial colonization dynamics in very low birth weight, hospitalized infants.
- Conditions
- Neonatal SEPSIS, Prematurity, Very Low Birth Weight Baby, Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03896893
- Testing
- Skin antisepsis, Emollient
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Stellenbosch
Bacterial Infection
Effect of Chlorhexidine Cleansing on Skin Flora of Newborns in Nepal
The purpose of this study is to compare the reductions in skin flora of newborns after a single cleansing of the body with three concentrations of chlorhexidine (0.25%, 0.5%, 1.0%) and to examine the safety of skin cleansing in…
- Trial name
- NNIPS-SFS (NCT00271440)
- Testing
- skin cleansing with chlorhexidine (0.25%, 0.5%, 1%)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 286 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Oral Bacterial Colonization, Oral Hygiene
Effects of Three Oral Hygiene Protocols on Oral Bacteria in Intensive Care Patients
Patients in intensive care may develop changes in the bacteria found in their mouths. Some of these bacteria can cause infections, and patients who cannot clean their own teeth depend on staff to provide oral care.
- Trial name
- NCT07868549
- Testing
- Mechanical Oral Hygiene, Chlorhexidine, Hexetidine
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Bacterial Vaginosis
BASIC (Boric Acid, Alternate Solution for Intravaginal Colonization) Study
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the world's most common vaginal infection, continues to cost patients time, energy, comfort and money.
- Trial name
- NCT00799214
- Testing
- Boric acid, Metronidazole
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Staphylococcus Aureus
Evaluation of NDV-3A Vaccine in Preventing S. Aureus Colonization
The proposed study aims to further evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a candidate S. aureus vaccine NDV-3A, as well as its efficacy against acquisition of S. aureus
- Trial name
- NCT03455309
- Testing
- NDV-3A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NovaDigm Therapeutics, Inc.
Infection Associated With Catheter, Bacteremia
Safety and Efficacy Study of Ethanol Locking to Prevent Central Line Infection in Premature Neonates
Appropriate delivery of adequate nutrition and medications in premature infants often requires central venous access in the form of a special IV called a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter).
- Conditions
- Infection Associated With Catheter, Bacteremia, Sepsis
- Trial name
- NCT01365312
- Testing
- Ethanol lock, Heparinized saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Effect of an Emollient Cream Containing a Milk Bioactive Peptide on Clinical Signs, Pruritus and Bacterial Colonization of Mild Atopic Dermatitis Skin Lesions in Pediatric Population
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the protective effect of glycomacropeptide on the clinical signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children aged 2 to 12 years, and to determine if topical administration of…
- Trial name
- AD-GMP-SCORAD (NCT07259343)
- Testing
- glycomacropeptide, emollient cream
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
Clostridium Difficile
Effectiveness of Isolating Clostridium Difficile Asymptomatic Carriers on the Incidence of Infections
Background: There is an urgent need to develop new strategies to prevent Clostridium difficile infections (CDI). A recent study suggests that a novel infection control bundle (IC bundle) can lead to a significant decrease in the…
- Trial name
- EFFICACI (NCT03223415)
- Testing
- Detection and isolation of C. difficile carriers
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yves Longtin
Bacterial Contamination of Physician Attire
Bacterial Contamination of Workwear
Governmental agencies in the United Kingdom and Scotland have recently instituted guidelines banning physicians' white coats and wearing of long-sleeved garments to decrease hospital transmission of bacteria.
- Trial name
- NCT01192841
- Testing
- Physician uniform
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Staphylococcus Aureus, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Volatile Organic Compounds in Staphylococcus Aureus Patients
The zNose® MRSA test is a non-invasive breath test for markers of Staphylococcus aureus, which may predict the probability of bacterial organisms in the anterior nares, throat and respiratory tract, wounds, and anus and therefore…
- Conditions
- Staphylococcus Aureus, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Nosocomial Disease
- Trial name
- MRSAVOC (NCT01379053)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Landon Pediatric Foundation
Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses
Staphylococcus Aureus Decolonization Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether measures to eliminate the Staph germ from the skin of the index patient (with a special ointment and soap) are more effective when performed by everyone in the household rather…
- Conditions
- Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Abscesses, Furunculosis, Staphylococcus Aureus
- Trial name
- SuDS (NCT00731783)
- Testing
- 2% Mupirocin Ointment, 4% Chlorhexidine liquid soap, Hygiene protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cystic Fibrosis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Nasal Inhalation of Tobramycin in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Colonization
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the nasal inhalation of Gernebcin® is effective to decrease the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial count in the nasal lavage fluid.
- Trial name
- NCT00774072
- Testing
- Tobramycin (Gernebcin®)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Sepsis, Sepsis Bacterial
Molecular Culture for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Sepsis
Babies and children have an increased risk of getting an infection with a bacteria in the bloodstream (sepsis). It is often difficult for the doctor to determine whether a child has an infection of the bloodstream, because the…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Sepsis Bacterial, Sepsis, Neonatal, Infection, Bacterial
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS (NCT06018792)
- Testing
- Molecular Culture
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1,835 people
- Sponsor
- Jip Groen
Staphylococcal Infection
Safety and Efficacy of Mupirocin in Eradicating Colonization With S. Aureus in Critically Ill Infants
The objective of this trial is 1) to evaluate the safety and clinical acceptability of a 5-day course of mupirocin applied every 8 hours (± 2 hours) to the nares, umbilical and perianal areas of infants residing in the ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT01827358
- Testing
- Mupirocin calcium
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cystic Fibrosis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Volatile Organic Compounds in Cystic Fibrosis
This experiment is designed to test the effectiveness of a new electronic nose device, which allows a non-invasive breath test for markers of lower respiratory tract infection, which may predict the probability of bacterial…
- Trial name
- VOCCF (NCT01379040)
- Testing
- Cystic Fibrosis patients
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Landon Pediatric Foundation
Atopic Dermatitis
S. Aureus Colonization in Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this study is to characterize the bacterial strains that colonize children with atopic dermatitis. The investigators hypothesize that rectal cultures will be more sensitive than anterior nares cultures for…
- Trial name
- NCT02091037
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University