Clinical trials: Infection Prophylaxis
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis
Prevention of Perinatal Sepsis (PoPS): Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Wipes of Birth Canal and Newborn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether use of the disinfectant chlorhexidine administered to the birth canal during labour and newborn at delivery can protect a woman and her baby from bacterial infections after birth.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis, Puerperal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00136370
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Birth canal wipe, sterile water external genital wipe
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Influenza
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of GP681 Versus Placebo for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against Influenza
Index patients who are infected with influenza virus (Q-PCR positive) can be treated with anti-influenza drugs if their influenza symptoms onset was within 48 hours of screening.
- Trial name
- NCT06574503
- Testing
- GP681 40mg, GP681 Simulant
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 748 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jiangxi Qingfeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Hepatitis B, Vertical Transmission of Infectious Disease
The COMBAT HBV Feasibility Trial
This is a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial (RCT) of a prophylaxis-for-all approach to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- Trial name
- COMBAT-HBV (NCT05705427)
- Testing
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 MG, Hepatitis B monovalent vaccine
- Where
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 317 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Catheter Related Infections, Short Bowel Syndrome
Trial of 70% Ethanol Versus Heparin to Reduce the Rate of Central Line Infections in Children With Short Bowel Syndrome
This study is designed to determine if the use of 70% ethanol lock solution in central lines decreases the rate of central line infections in children with short bowel syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01263574
- Testing
- 70% ethanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Mycoses
Itraconazole for the Prevention of Fungal Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease
This protocol describes a prospective, randomized study examining the safety and efficacy of Itraconazole for preventing fungal infections in patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD).
- Trial name
- NCT00001280
- Testing
- itraconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Safety and Efficacy of MSC-EVs in the Prevention of BPD in Extremely Preterm Infants
The phase 1/2 trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EXOB-001 consisting of extracellular vesicles derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells in the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in…
- Trial name
- EVENEW (NCT06279741)
- Testing
- Endotracheopulmonary Instillation, Suspension
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, Italy
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- EXO Biologics S.A.
Leprosy
Post ExpOsure Prophylaxis for LEprosy in the Comoros and Madagascar
This is a cluster randomized trial on effectiveness of different modalities of Single Double Dose of Rifampicin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (SDDR-PEP) for leprosy in the Comoros (Anjouan and Mohéli) and Madagascar.
- Trial name
- PEOPLE (NCT03662022)
- Testing
- Rifampicin
- Where
- 3 sites in Comoros, Madagascar
- Volunteers
- 144,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Acute Lower Respiratory Illness
Cookstove Replacement for Prevention of ALRI and Low Birthweight in Nepal
At our field site in southern Nepal, acute respiratory illness (ARI) has been a leading cause of mortality among young children.
- Trial name
- NCT00786877
- Testing
- Improved biomass cookstove with exterior ventilation, Phase 2 intervention arm (LPG stove)
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 4,678 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Prevention of Meningococcal Infection
Persistence of Antibody Response to N. Meningitidis Group C in Children
Persistence of Antibody Response to N. meningitidis Group C in Children
- Trial name
- NCT00316654
- Testing
- Meningococcal C conjugate vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland, Spain
- Volunteers
- 489 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Digital Health Intervention to Improve TPT Uptake
Despite the evidence of the prevention and control measures of tuberculosis (TB), it still has an impact on the health, social, and economic aspects of the population.
- Trial name
- DHiTPT (NCT07313995)
- Testing
- Digital health intervention
- Where
- 14 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arba Minch University
Cancer
Donor Natural Killer Cell Infusion in Preventing Relapse or Graft Failure in Patients Who Have Undergone Donor Bone Marrow Transplant
RATIONALE: Giving donor natural killer cells to patients who have undergone donor bone marrow transplant may make the transplant work better and keep cancer cells from coming back.
- Trial name
- NCT00569283
- Testing
- therapeutic allogeneic lymphocytes
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Tuberculosis
A Home-Based Approach to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Management
Background: Tuberculosis (TB), though preventable and curable, remains a major public health concern worldwide. While elimination of tuberculosis infection (TBI) is critical to TB elimination, TBI continues to represent a…
- Trial name
- NCT07479030
- Testing
- A home-based approach to TB preventive treatment management
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- Dilla University
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
A Comparison of Atovaquone and Pentamidine in the Prevention of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in HIV-Infected Patients Who Cannot Take TMP/SMX
To assess whether high dose or low dose atovaquone suspension is more effective than aerosolized pentamidine as prophylaxis against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in high-risk HIV-infected patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00002340
- Testing
- Atovaquone, Pentamidine isethionate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 615 people
- Sponsor
- Glaxo Wellcome
Line Insertion Site, Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Umbilical Cord Care for the Prevention of Colonization
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
- NCT01893060
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine gluconate, Pluronic Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hib Disease, Hepatitis B
Immune Memory Foll Pry Vaccination With DTPw-HBV/Hib Vaccine Formulation; Immuno & Reacto of Booster Dose at 15-18 Mths
To assess the anti-PRP antibody response one month after vaccination in the groups receiving a fourth consecutive dose of two formulations of DTPw-HBV/Hib vaccine
- Conditions
- Hib Disease, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Prophylaxis of Diphtheria
- Trial name
- NCT00158808
- Testing
- Diphteria, tetanus, whole-cell pertussis, hepatitis B & Hib
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
TINN2: Treat Infection in NeoNates 2
The aim of the TINN2 study is to evaluate the efficacy of azithromycin in prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm neonates.
- Trial name
- TINN2 (NCT02282176)
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- 16 sites in Belgium, France and 7 more
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Malaria
School Based Malaria Control in Ugandan Schoolchildren
The investigators hypothesize that schoolchildren treated with IPT using DP over one year of follow-up will have a different risk of clinical malaria compared to those treated with placebo.
- Trial name
- SBMC (NCT01231880)
- Testing
- Four monthly IPT with dihydroartemisinin Piperaquine (DP), Monthly IPT using DP
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 740 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention and Intensive Care Nursing Care
Theory-Based Educational Program for VAP Prevention and Nursing Care in Intensive Care Units
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an important challenge in intensive care and requires nurses to apply evidence-based preventive practices consistently in mechanically ventilated patients.
- Trial name
- TSEP-VAP-2026 (NCT07820826)
- Testing
- Theory-Based Structured Educational Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- JAWAD AHMAD ABU-SHENNAR
Fungal Infection
Vfend Special Investigation For Prophylaxis
Examine the safety and effectiveness of Vfend [voriconazole] for prophylaxix use under general clinical practices.
- Trial name
- NCT02674685
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Bacterial Vaginosis, Premature Birth
Probiotics for the Prevention of Premature Birth and Neonatal Related Morbidity
The trial intends to evaluate the efficacy of specially designed probiotics to prevent premature birth and related neonatal morbidity associated to intra-uterine infection.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Vaginosis, Premature Birth, Sepsis, Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Trial name
- NCT00303082
- Testing
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 645 people
- Sponsor
- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
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