Clinical trials: Biofilm
Catheter-Related Infections
Analysis of Microbial Biofilms in Peripheral Venous Catheters and Their Implication in Infectious Risk
Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are the most commonly used intravascular medical devices in healthcare establishments. Although essential in patient care, PVCs represent a significant risk factor for nosocomial infections, as…
- Trial name
- KTBIO (NCT07258862)
- Testing
- Inflammatory catheters: catheter removed because of infection at insertion site, Non-inflammatory catheters: catheter removed because it is no longer relevant to keep it in place
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO
Hip Prosthesis Infection
Single-stage Surgery With Antibiotic-loaded Hydrogel Coated Implants Versus Two Stage Surgery for Secondary Prevention of Complex Chronic Periprosthetic Hip Joint Infection
Each year, around 1500 infected Total Hip Arthroplasties (THA) need non-conservative surgery, remaining an issue for patients and healthcare units.
- Trial name
- SINBIOSE-H (NCT04251377)
- Testing
- Defensive Antiadhesive Coating DAC®, Novagenit SRL
- Where
- 14 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Escherichia Coli Infections
Detection of Biofilm Among Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Clinical Isolates in Suez Canal University Hospitals
This descriptive cross-sectional study will beconducted in Suez Canal University Hospitals (SCUHs) in Ismailia, Egypt. The study aims to detect Escherichia coli biofilm producers to improve prognosis and treatment and reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT06252428
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Double J Stent
Microbiological Characteristics of Biofilm on Double J Ureteral Stents After Lithotripsy.
Indwelling Double J (DJ) ureteral stents are commonly used following lithotripsy to ensure adequate urinary drainage and prevent obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT07301294
- Testing
- Linezolid (LZD), N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Dental Plaque
Study of Growing Biofilm by an Antiplaque Mouthrinse
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of a new mouthrinse on dental plaque deposits. The study is carried out on 50 volunteers that are asked to use the mouthrinse without any other oral hygiene measure…
- Trial name
- Bain de bouche (NCT00838266)
- Testing
- mouthrinse (Grape Seed Extract + nicomethanol fluorhydrate), mouthrinse containing non-active component
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Wounds
Clinical Validation of a 'Hand-held' Fluorescence Digital Imaging Device for Wound Care Applications
The primary objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the use and effectiveness of our 'handheld' fluorescence digital imaging device platform for real-time non-invasive clinical monitoring of chronic wounds for healing and…
- Trial name
- NCT01378728
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Prosthetic Joint Infection, Osteomyelitis
Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Rifampicin in Staphylococcal Osteoarticular Infections
Staphylococcal osteoarticular infections (OAIs), including prosthetic joint infections and chronic osteomyelitis, represent a major cause of morbidity.
- Conditions
- Prosthetic Joint Infection, Osteomyelitis, Staphylococcal Infections
- Trial name
- Ciné-RIF (NCT07788404)
- Testing
- This study focuses on the pharmacokinetics of rifampicin and levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin, which are used in the treatment of osteoarticular infections caused by susceptible staphylococci as part of
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
Breast Implant Infection, Mammoplasty
Bacterial Biofilms in Reconstructive Breast Prostheses Following Mastectomy
Breast implants, either cosmetic or reconstructive, are among the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Bacterial infections or biofilms are implicated in the majority of breast implant complications including…
- Trial name
- NCT03213249
- Testing
- Normal saline, Cefazolin, Skin biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns
Detection of bacteria that form biofilm and its sensitivity to antibiotics in patients with surgical site infection after orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05181163
- Testing
- swab
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Caries
Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Rinse on Dental Biofilm in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
Caries is a biofilm-mediated global public health problem causing health, social and economic consequences for individuals, communities and countries.
- Trial name
- NCT05033015
- Testing
- Mouth rinse
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Malmö University
Detection of Type VI Secretion System in K.Pneumoniae, Detection of Relation to Ab Resistance, Biofilm
Type VI Secretion System in Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) is an important opportunistic pathogen contributing to nosocomial and antimicrobial-resistant infections. The increasing prevalence of infections caused by multidrug-resistant K.
- Trial name
- Klebsiella (NCT05516654)
- Testing
- Routine bacteriological cultures, Identification of the organism and antibiotic sensitivity will be done by VITEK II, Detection of biofilm formation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Chronic Wounds, Biofilm Infection
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Biofilm Infection and Recurrence
This work is based on DFU patients, seeks to conduct a fully powered clinical study testing i) If DFU with a history of biofilm infection closes with deficient barrier function.
- Conditions
- Chronic Wounds, Biofilm Infection, Trans-epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), Diabetic Foot
- Trial name
- DFUBiofilm (NCT05172089)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 405 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)
Povidone-Iodine Rinses as an Adjuvant Therapy Post-Operatively
Povidone Iodine solution is a nasal antiseptic. Its application has been shown to be clinically safe, tolerable and effective against bacteria and fungi associated with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04278950
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- St. Paul's Hospital, Canada
Corynebacterium Infections
Corynebacterium Spp Bone and Joint Infection: Retrospective Study of Microbiological, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
Corynebacterium spp have been considered as innocuous commensals of human skin, but are now accepted as important opportunistic pathogens responsible for various nosocomial infections, especially implicating foreign materials.
- Trial name
- NCT03081273
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon