Clinical trials: Hygiene
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Effectiveness of a VAP Prevention Bundle in the PICU
This observational monocentric prospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of new measures for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) management in the pediatric population in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of…
- Trial name
- NCT03763695
- Testing
- Measures for the VAP prevention in the PICU, Evaluation of VAP incidence before the protocol introduction
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Intensive Care Nurses, Bacterial Colonization
Hand Hygiene Compliance and Bacterial Colonization on Personal Belongings
This study aims to examine whether intensive care nurses' hand hygiene practices are related to the presence and amount of bacteria on their frequently used personal belongings, such as mobile phones, pens, and identification…
- Conditions
- Intensive Care Nurses, Bacterial Colonization, Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Trial name
- HHC-BC (NCT07782385)
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Hand Hygiene, Child Behavior
Planned Behaviour and Traditional Training
The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) headset-based hand hygiene education and classical theory-based education on the hand hygiene behaviors of primary…
- Trial name
- NCT07794345
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Hand Hygiene Education, Classical Hand Hygiene Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Mümin SAVAŞ
Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases
Effectiveness of Dental Health Education Methods on Oral Hygiene, Oral Health Care Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Young Orphans
Background: Orphan children are at higher risk of developing oral diseases, compared to non-orphans. They also face various emotional, social, and psychological distresses which affect their general as well as oral health.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases, Oral Health, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07771634
- Testing
- Conventional dental health education, Game based dental health education, Peer-group based dental health education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Infection, Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Simple Hygiene Versus Alcohol Based Usual Care for Umbilical Cord
The purpose of this study is to determinate whether in newborns just cleaning the umbilical stump when changing diapers (with water and soap if necessary)is effective in preventing local cord infections and not delaying cord…
- Conditions
- Infection, Skin Diseases, Bacterial, Granuloma
- Trial name
- NCT01369251
- Testing
- Hygiene, Usual alcohol care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco
Gingivitis, Periodontal Diseases
Gingival Health and Malocclusion Among Type 1 Diabetic Children and Adolescents
Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the gingivitis, periodontal profile and malocclusion in children and adolescents with diabetes.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Periodontal Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Trial name
- NCT06291129
- Testing
- Periodontal therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene
Evaluation of the Effect of a Probiotic in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic patients need supplementary oral hygiene tools in addition to professional oral hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subs.
- Conditions
- Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06752330
- Testing
- Use of probiotics during oral hygiene at home
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Oncology [See Also, Affected System], Hematological Disease
Assessing the Effect of Contact Isolation on Nosocomial Colonization With ESBL-EC in German Hematology/Oncology Wards
This study aims to evaluate the impact of contact isolation on the rate of hospital-acquired transmissions of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) and the rate of colonization and infection.
- Conditions
- Oncology [See Also, Affected System], Hematological Disease, Infection Due to ESBL Escherichia Coli
- Trial name
- CONTAIN (NCT02456818)
- Volunteers
- 2,264 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children
Effect of Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Therapy on the Phonation of Children With Vocal Fold Nodules
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine and compare the effects of different voice therapy programs in children with vocal fold nodules.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children, Hoarseness, Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT05878197
- Testing
- Straw phonation, Resonant voice therapy, Vocal Hygiene
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Oral Hygiene
The Effect of Active Reminders on Oral Hygiene in Orthodontics
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of text message active reminders at different time intervals of oral hygiene instructions in patients with orthodontic fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03330535
- Testing
- Reminders once a week, Verbal oral hygiene instructions, Reminders three times a week
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Brush DJ App in Improving Oral Hygiene Compliance of Fixed Orthodontic Patients
In this day and age, smartphones are occupying big portions of our lives. Expanding development of mobile applications focusing on delivering behavioral health intervention have intrigued us to know better about their efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT05853276
- Testing
- Brush DJ app
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IMU University, Malaysia
Hand, Hygiene Practices and Knowledge
Effectiveness of VR on the Sustainability of Hand Hygiene Compliance: School-based RCT With 10-month Follow-up
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a VR intervention on teaching handwashing skills which are promoted by the Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, HKSAR.
- Trial name
- HKU-VR-2026 (NCT07659340)
- Testing
- VR Handwashing Game (2 sessions), VR Handwashing Game (1 session) + Video on hand hygiene (1 session)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Health Attitude, Diabetes type1
Oral Health Awareness and Oral Hygiene in Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of oral health educational program on the awareness and oral health status of children with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT03170089
- Testing
- Oral Health Educational Program
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Child Nutrition Disorders
A Nutrition/Hygiene Education Program for the Prevention of Child Malnutrition in Rural Kenya
This study will determine if an education program about hygiene and child feeding practices, taught by local village community health workers, will improve child growth and decrease the prevalence of childhood malnutrition in a…
- Trial name
- NCT01679535
- Testing
- nutrition and hygiene education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Fissure Sealants, Oral Hygiene Orientation
Efficacy of Sealants in Cavitated Enamel Lesions on Occlusal Surfaces in Children
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of oral hygiene orientation singly, compared to resin-based sealants in controlling occlusal cavitated enamel lesions on primary and permanent molars.
- Trial name
- SLM1661 (NCT02617940)
- Testing
- fissure sealant, oral hygiene orientation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 546 people
- Sponsor
- Faculty Sao Leopoldo Mandic Campinas
Malnutrition
Nutritional, and WASH Related Education Intervention to Address Malnutrition of Early Adolescents in Pakistan
Globally, one of the major risk factor for adolescent's morbidity is considered Malnutrition. Worldwide adolescent age group 10-19 is increasing and they are at increased risk of malnutrition related diseases resulting in high…
- Trial name
- NCT06009198
- Testing
- Iron folate tablets
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 635 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Genital Hygiene Behaviors, Self-Care Ability
Genital Hygiene Education and Pregnancy
Genital hygiene behaviors are of great importance in preventing urinary tract infections, especially during pregnancy. The study was conducted to determine the effect of genital hygiene education given to pregnant women diagnosed…
- Trial name
- NCT06791252
- Testing
- genital hygiene education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Wake Disorders
Sleep Support for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Around 80% of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism are reported to have significant difficulties with sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT05971212
- Testing
- Behavioural sleep clinic access
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Asthma in Children, Sleep Hygiene
Impact of Sleep Duration on Immune Balance in Urban Children With Asthma
Urban children with asthma are at high risk for short sleep, due to an environment that jeopardizes both sleep and asthma management.
- Conditions
- Asthma in Children, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep, Inadequate
- Trial name
- AIMS (NCT05420766)
- Testing
- Shortened Sleep, Stabilized sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Bacterial Diseases
Strategies to Reduce Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Intensive Care Units (STAR*ICU) Trial
Primary Outcome Measures:Incidence density of colonization with MRSA or VRE (number of new colonization events per 1000 patient days at risk) during the intervention phase.
- Trial name
- NCT00100386
- Testing
- Intensive Control Strategy, Standard Control Strategy
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)