Clinical trials: Colonization
Dental Caries
Study on Use of Xylitol-wipes to Prevent Dental Caries
Mutans streptococci (MS) and lactobacillus species (LB) are the two groups of infectious cariogenic (caries-causing) bacteria most strongly associated with dental caries (dental decay).
- Trial name
- WIPE (NCT01468727)
- Testing
- xylitol wipe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Streptococcus Mutans
Investigation of Oral Microflora of Infants
The placement of cariogenic microorganisms in oral microflora is an important factor in dental caries. The aim of this study is to research from whom, when and how the cariogenic microorganisms are first transmitted to the…
- Trial name
- NCT04228861
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
MRSA
Stop Community MRSA Colonization Among Patients
This research is being done to learn more about an approach to remove Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients who are carriers of the bacteria in outpatient settings and among their household members and…
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN (NCT02029872)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate soap, Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse, Mupirocin calcium 2 % ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Growth
Evaluation of Safety, Growth, Tolerance and Effects on the Intestinal Fora of a New Milk for Healthy Infants
The purpose of the study is to assess growth and tolerance in new born and infant fed an experimental infant formula with reduced total protein concentration, enriched in alpha-lactalbumin and containing a symbiotic.
- Trial name
- Pétunia (NCT00920166)
- Testing
- Pétunia 1, Regular formula
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Sodilac
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Impact of the 7 Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7vPCV) on Nasopharyngeal Carriage of Streptococcus Pneumoniae in Healthy Jordanian Infants
Nasopharyngeal (NP) colonization of S. pneumoniae in infants is generally acquired at approximately 4-6 months of age. Although there are differences in the prevalence and rank order of serotypes obtained from NP specimens and…
- Trial name
- 7vPCV (NCT00900978)
- Testing
- 7 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (7v-PCV) - Prevenar
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 377 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German-Jordanian University
Skin Colonization, Catheterization
Antiseptic Use and Dressing Application
The purposes of the study are: 1. To compare the local efficacy (skin colonization) of 2 commercialized antiseptics used for the disinfection of the dressing application for an epicutaneocavous catheter (EPI). 2.
- Conditions
- Skin Colonization, Catheterization, Bacterial Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00389558
- Testing
- disinfection efficacy using Biseptine, disinfection efficacy using Amukin
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 453 people
- Sponsor
- Maternite Regionale Universitaire
Tracheal and Oropharyngeal Colonization by Gram-negative Pathogens
Oral Care and Gram-negative Pathogen in Children
Critical care nursing interventions related to oral care can reduce the microorganisms in the oropharynx available for translocation to other sites.
- Trial name
- NCT01410682
- Testing
- 0,12% digluconate chlorhexidine, toothbrushing
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Prematurity, Microbial Colonization
Microbiome Establishment in Preterm Infants
Our bodies are home to millions and millions of microbes (bacteria, fungi and viruses), that live in harmony with us without producing any negative (disease producing) effects.
- Trial name
- PIMENTO (NCT05803577)
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
C-Section
Influence of Probiotics on Early Gut Microbial Colonization
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether daily probiotic drops plus vitamin D3 can improve early gut microbiome colonization in healthy infants born by C-section. It will also assess safety and tolerability.
- Trial name
- STORKIE (NCT07608341)
- Testing
- Probiotic drops
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BioGaia AB
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
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
Catheter-Related Infections
Comparison of Chlorhexidine Impregnated Dressing and Standard Dressing
Investigators have designed a single-center randomized controlled trial to compare chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-impregnated dressing and standard dressing with respect to their effects on the infection outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04794231
- Testing
- Standard dressing, Chlorhexidine gluconate -impregnated dressing group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Respiratory Tract; Infection, Upper (Acute), Colonization, Asymptomatic
Studying Respiratory Infections and Colonisation in Children Using Daily Minimally-invasive Nasal Sampling
Rationale: Respiratory tract infections (RTI) are a major cause of morbidity in young children in high- income countries and the major cause of mortality in developing countries.
- Trial name
- SAMSAM (NCT06049537)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Newborn; Infection, Umbilical Cord Infection
The Effect of Umbilical Cord Clamping Distance
A randomized control trial was conducted to test the effect of umbilical cord clamping distance on cord separation time and umbilical cord microbial colonization in neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT04862403
- Testing
- Umbilical cord clamping distance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Orthopedic Procedures, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Treatment of Patients Colonized With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Prior to Bone and Joint Surgery
The investigators anticipate that utilization of retapamulin preoperatively will eliminate MRSA colonization among patients who are colonized in their nares.
- Trial name
- TOPS-MRSA (NCT00903279)
- Testing
- Altabax (retapamulin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Healthy Subjects, Cystic Fibrosis
Airway Alkalinization and Nasal Colonization
The study will be a randomized, cross-over study of THAM followed by saline or saline followed by THAM in human non-CF and CF subjects to assess nasal colonization
- Trial name
- NCT03078088
- Testing
- Tham, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lakshmi Durairaj
Dental Caries, Oral Microbial Colonization
Maternal Consumption of Xylitol to Reduce Early Childhood Decay (MaXED Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Childsmile programme (www.child-smile.org) with the additional maternal use of xylitol is more effective at reducing dental decay in children than a Childsmile program alone.
- Trial name
- MaXED (NCT01038479)
- Testing
- Xylitol consumption, Childsmile preventative programme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,064 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NHS Fife
NAsal MEthicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
NAsal MEthicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (NAMES): a Prospective Study to Assess the Impact of Antibiotic Therapy on Nasal Colonization with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Inhospitalized Children
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as one of the major threats to global health [1], causing up to 25.000 deaths in the European Union every year, longer hospitalizations and increased healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NAMES (NCT06872099)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Vancomycin (Glycopeptide) Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), Cancer
Cohort Study of German Hematological / Oncological Wards to Assess the Effect of Contact Precautions on Nosocomial Colonization With Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
The study aims to evaluate the impact of contact precautions on the rate of VRE- the rate of colonization and infection aand hospital-acquired VRE transmissions.
- Trial name
- CONTROL (NCT02623413)
- Volunteers
- 950 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Colonization
Topical Umbilical Cord Care for the Prevention of Colonization and Invasive Infections
Umbilical catheters are necessary for many infants admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)and utilized when indicated for up to 7 to 14 days.
- Trial name
- NCT01886001
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine, Pluronic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia