Clinical trials: Bacterial Contamination
Reduction in Bacterial Counts Through the Use of Mouthwash
Dental Implants and Mouth Rinse
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of a 60 second rinse with chlorhexidine, essential oil-based mouthwash, cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash, or saline solution on bacterial contamination in…
- Trial name
- NCT02002442
- Testing
- Mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Catheter Infection
Local Inflammation Does Not Correlate With Bacterial Colonization and Contamination of Perineural Catheters
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of alcoholic skin disin-fection before PNC (perineural catheter)-removal on the detection of bacteria on the subcutaneous part of the PNC or on the tip.
- Trial name
- NCT02599181
- Testing
- propanol-biphenol: Kodan
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Bacterial Contamination of Healthcare Worker Uniforms
Bacterial Contamination of Healthcare Worker Uniforms
Healthcare worker uniforms are frequently contaminated with bacteria known to cause infections in humans. These bacteria are acquired during the workday.
- Trial name
- NCT01537835
- Testing
- Antimicrobial Scrubs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Minimal Flow Anesthesia, General Anaesthesia
Minimal Flow Anesthesia and Infection Risk
This study is being done to find out if the heat and moisture that build up during minimal flow anesthesia can lead to the growth of germs (microorganisms) inside the anesthesia equipment.
- Conditions
- Minimal Flow Anesthesia, General Anaesthesia, Inhalation Anesthesia, Infection Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07092046
- Testing
- Sevoflurane (Volatile Anesthetic), Propofol 1%, Remifentanil 2 MG
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Bacterial Contamination
Effectiveness of Pre-Procedural CPC and Zinc Mouthwash in Reducing Dental Aerosols
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of pre-procedural mouthwashes in reducing bacterial contamination in dental aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling.
- Trial name
- NCT07880509
- Testing
- 0.09% CPC + Zinc Lactate Mouthwash, 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, Water
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
to Evaluate Antimicrobial Effect of Eco-friendly Toothbrush
Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination and Antimicrobial Efficacy on Charcoal-Infused vs, Standard Nylon Toothbrush Bristles.
This study compares two types of toothbrushes to see which one stays cleaner after use. Researchers want to know if toothbrushes with charcoal-infused bristles have fewer bacteria than standard toothbrushes with nylon bristles.
- Trial name
- NCT07365748
- Testing
- Eco-friendly toothbrush for children, nylon bristles toothbrush in children, Nylon bristles toothbrush in adults
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Health Care Workers, Including Physicians, Nurses, and Nursing Aids
Prevalence of Bacterial Contamination on Smart Cell Phone vs. Non-smart Phone
Using smartphone is increasing in hospital with various purpose and it has more extended surface than non-smart phone. Therefore investigators can consider the bacterial contamination rate of smartphone will be higher than that…
- Trial name
- NCT01347502
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Efficacy of Hand Hygiene Protocols
Efficacy of Alcohol Hand-rubbing Covering All Hand Surfaces in Reducing Bacterial Hand Contamination of Healthcare Staff
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of three hand hygiene protocols, during routine inpatient clinical care: Protocol 1: handrubbing with alcohol covering all hand surfaces in no particular order…
- Trial name
- B/07/310 (NCT01337856)
- Testing
- Hand hygiene protocol
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Antibiotic Resistance, Extended-spectrum Betalactamase
Assessment of the Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum Betalactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Among ICU Staff
Evaluation of the prevalence of ESBL-Enterobacteriaceae colonization among ICU staff
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Resistance, Extended-spectrum Betalactamase, Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia Coli
- Trial name
- REASSE (NCT02367339)
- Testing
- ESBL
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Pressure Ulcers
Silk-Like Fabric for the Prevention of Pressure Sores in a Long Term Care Setting
The primary purpose of this research study is to evaluate if DermaTherapy® bedding will significantly reduce pressure ulcer incidence by decreasing maceration, friction, and shearing among residents of Nursing Homes.
- Trial name
- NCT01355666
- Testing
- DermaTherapy® Linen and underpads.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
Healthy
PCR-Based Detection of Bacterial Agents in Platelet Concentrates and Whole Blood
Using methods of molecular biology bacteria can be detected in blood. In comparison to conventional blood cultures "bacterial DNA" is isolated using a new sample preparation system in platelet apheresis concentrates and in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00482339
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Environmental Microbiology, Equipment Contamination
Bacterial Contamination of Anaesthetists' Hands by Personal Mobile Phones Used in the Operating Theatre
The use of mobile phones in the operating room (OR) has become widespread, because of the lack of reports on serious problems. Since mobile phones are used in close body contact and since, as for most non-medical electronic…
- Conditions
- Environmental Microbiology, Equipment Contamination, Personnel, Hospital
- Trial name
- NCT00416936
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Comparison of Bacterial Contamination Rates Between Isolation and Non-isolation Rooms
This study is to determine if medication cabinets located outside of isolation rooms in hospitals and their contents, particularly medications and the delivery folders are at a higher risk of having harmful bacteria on them.
- Trial name
- NCT01671358
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Microbial Colonization
Evaluation of Bacterial Flora Among Operation Theatre Staff at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Health care associated infection (HCAI) is a serious health hazard as it leads to increased morbidity and mortality of patients, length of hospital stay and costs associated with increased hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT04089683
- Testing
- Swab stick
- Volunteers
- 361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Gastroscopy
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash and Bacterial Contamination During Endoscopy
Background: Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is a surgical technique that has been rapidly evolving over the last five years.
- Trial name
- NCT01154530
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Infection, Bacterial
Effect of a Infection Control Program on the Reduction of Bacterial Contamination on NG Tube Feeding in RCHEs
Septicaemia is a potential complication of nasogastric (NG) tube feeding contamination (Leanne, 2014; Anderton, 2000) and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in residential care home for elders ( RCHEs) (Leanne, 2014).
- Trial name
- NCT04075344
- Testing
- Multimodal Infection control programme
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Oral Hygiene, Toothbrush Contamination
Charcoal Toothbrushes and Bacterial Contamination: a Clinical Trial.
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the antibacterial effectiveness of toothbrushes with charcoal-impregnated bristles compared to conventional toothbrushes without charcoal.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Toothbrush Contamination, Bacterial Contamination
- Trial name
- NCT07275684
- Testing
- Charcoal-Impregnated Toothbrush, Conventional Toothbrush
- Where
- Morocco
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohammed V University in Rabat
Bone Resorption, Bacteria Caused Disease
0.2% Chx Gel vs Implant Bacterial Contamination
The objective of this human randomized, double blind, placebo-control (RDBPC) study is to evaluate the efficacy of a 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on reducing bacterial load and peri-implant inflammation at implant-abutment…
- Trial name
- NCT03431766
- Testing
- 0.20% chlorhexidine gel
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- G. d'Annunzio University
Surgical Site Infection
Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork.
- Trial name
- NCT02527512
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Bacterial Infections, Surgical Site Infection
RBG: Regular, Bare, Gel: Does Type of Nail Polish Affect Bacterial Counts After Surgical Scrubbing?
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate if type of nail polish (gel polish or regular polish) has an effect on the number of bacterial colonies on finger nails after surgical scrubbing.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections, Surgical Site Infection, Contaminated Medical or Biological Substances
- Trial name
- RBG (NCT05210920)
- Testing
- Nail polish application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill