Clinical trials: Bacterial Load Reduction
Hand Hygiene
Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of 6 Versus 3 Steps for Hand Hygiene
The aim is to compare the effectiveness of the 6 step hand rub technique versus 3 step hand rub technique in hand coverage and in reducing bacterial contamination on the hands of healthcare workers in practice.
- Trial name
- SHoRT (NCT02396836)
- Testing
- 6 step technique, 3 step technique
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Nosocomial Infections
Efficacy of Copper in Reducing Health-Acquired Infections in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) cause substantial patient morbidity and mortality. Commonly touched items in the patient care environment harbor microorganisms that may contribute to HAI risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01678612
- Testing
- Copper-alloy surfaced objects
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 1,012 people
- Sponsor
- Codelco
Irreversible Pulpitis
Evaluation of Bacterial Reduction After Pulpectomy in Primary Molars
The primary aim of the study is to compare the bacterial reduction in pulpectomy of primary molars using a single rotary file system versus conventional manual instrumentation.
- Trial name
- NCT07472751
- Testing
- Rotary Instrumentation, Manual Instrumentation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University