Clinical trials: Biofilm-Associated Infection
Staphylococcal Infection
Staphylokinase and ABO Group Phenotype: New Players in Staphylococcus Aureus Implant-associated Infections Development
The purpose of this study is to identify bacterial and/or clinical features involved in the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus implant-associated infections (IAI). Materials \& methods: In total, 57 IAI S.
- Trial name
- NCT02812446
- Testing
- IAI infection, Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage infection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
End-Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Catheter-associated Infection
A Novel Catheter Lock Solution for Treatment of Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter-Associated Bacteremia
The primary objective is to investigate the ability of systemic intravenous antibiotic plus antibiotic/anti-biofilm (i.e. N-acetylcysteine) lock catheter technique in eradicating uncomplicated catheter associated bacteremia and…
- Trial name
- NCT00614679
- Testing
- catheter lock solution consisting of N-acetylcystein, tigecycline and heparin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Bacterial Colonization
Bacterial Colonization on Nails Covered With a Methacrylic Coating
In the research, the investigators will monitor the bacterial colonization of nails coated with a methacrylic coating
- Trial name
- NCT06831305
- Testing
- Comparison of microbiological sampling on natural nails, Comparison of microbiological sampling on methacrylic nails
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS), Wound Infection
Investigating the Impact of Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment on Wound Healing at Cannulation Sites in Patients Following Extracorporeal Life Support
This study aims to evaluate a new wound treatment called cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for patients receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
- Conditions
- ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS), Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection, Delayed Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07501897
- Testing
- Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Therapy, Standard wound care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Mechanical Ventilation, Pneumonia
Removal of Endotracheal Tube Secretions Comprehensively Until Extubation
The purpose of this study is to measure secretion accumulation within endotracheal tubes of mechanically ventilated patients and test the efficacy, safety and clinical impact of removing the secretions using novel airway…
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT00663637)
- Testing
- CAM (Complete Airway Management) Catheters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- O. M. Neotech, Inc.
Chronic Sinusitis
Nitric Oxide Releasing Sinus Irrigation (NOSi) to Treat Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis (RCRS)
This a single center, randomized controlled trial to evaluate safety \& efficacy of topical nitric oxide releasing sinus irrigation (NOSi) as compared to budesonide-Saline (Control) in the management of biofilm-associated…
- Trial name
- NCT04163978
- Testing
- Nitric Oxide, Budesonide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Sanotize Research and Development corp.
Respiratory Insufficiency, Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Biofilm Formation on Different Endotracheal Tube Materials
Three endotracheal tubes (ETTs) with different surfaces properties will be studied regarding formation and structure of the biofilm formed on those ETTs.
- Trial name
- NCT02284438
- Testing
- Endotracheal tube
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill
Dynamic Full-field Optical Coherence Tomography for Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm in Critically Ill Patients
Biofilm is a microstructure organised into aggregates of microbiological species within a polymeric matrix. As early as the 2000s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognised the possible role of the biofilm…
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill, Endotracheal Tube
- Trial name
- BIOPAVIR2 (NCT06379139)
- Testing
- •Dynamic Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography analysis of endotracheal tube
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill
Dynamic Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography for Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Central Venous Catheter-deposited Biofilm in Critically Ill Patients
29.3% of bacteremias in intensive care units (ICU) are linked to vascular devices, with a significant proportion related to central venous catheters, and an influence on both morbility and mortality.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill, Central Venous Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infection
- Trial name
- OCT-BIO-CVC (NCT06216080)
- Testing
- D-FF-OCT analysis of CVC
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier William Morey - Chalon sur Saône
Oral Infection, Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Tongue Cleaner in Critical Patients
The concern with oral infection and its systemic repercussions is old, many studies have been undertaken to establish this relationship more precisely.
- Trial name
- NCT01294943
- Testing
- Tongue cleaner
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Urinary Catheterization
Anti-fouling Silicone Urinary Catheter for Adults Needing Long-term Catheterisation: a Pilot and Feasibility Study
This single-centre randomised pilot and feasibility study assessed whether an anti-fouling zwitterionic silicone urinary catheter can be deployed and evaluated in frail, elderly adults who require long-term indwelling…
- Conditions
- Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, Urinary Catheterization, Biofilms
- Trial name
- NCT07759986
- Testing
- Anti-fouling zwitterionic silicone urinary catheter, Conventional silicone urinary catheter
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Does Micropattern on Urinary Catheter Surface Reduce Urinary Tract Infections?
The aim of this study is to determine if the Sharklet catheter, with its unique surface micropattern, reduces infections in participants, when compared to a standard silicone catheter.
- Trial name
- SHARKLET (NCT02835456)
- Testing
- Sharklet Catheter insertion, Silicone Foley Catheter insertion
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Jahn Ferenc South Pest Teaching Hospital
Catheter-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
Catheter Biofilm Microbiome in Infected Neonatal Catheters.
Percutaneously Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are special tubes that are inserted into blood vessels of premature babies (neonates) to give them nutrition and medications.
- Trial name
- NCT01985737
- Testing
- Sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Oncology, Critical Illness
Indwelling Device-associated Biofilms
Healthcare associated infections linked to the use of indwelling medical devices increase hospital morbidity, mortality and the Intensive Care treatment costs.
- Conditions
- Oncology, Critical Illness, Sepsis, Hospital Infection
- Trial name
- BiofilmICU (NCT04328818)
- Testing
- indwelling device biofilm identification
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Critically Ill
Efficacy Study on Silver-coated ETT Cleaned With a Novel Device
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a novel cleaning device in keeping silver-coated endotracheal tubes free from bacterial colonization.
- Trial name
- NCT02120001
- Testing
- ETT cleaning maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Urinary Tract Infection
Bacterial Interference for Prevention of Catheter-Associated UTI: Geriatric Pilot Study
This study is a prospective pilot clinical trial investigating the use of urinary catheters coated with benign E. coli in geriatric subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00554996
- Testing
- E. coli 83972 coated urinary catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Urinary Tract Infections
Efficacy of BLASTX in Catheter Associated Bacteriuria Versus Standard of Care (SOC)
This is a 2-week, single-site, randomized study in adults requiring short-term (≤ 14 days) catheterization. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to either the biofilm disrupting gel (BLASTX) or SOC (McKesson Jelly) lubricated…
- Trial name
- NCT03176394
- Testing
- BLASTX Gel, McKesson Jelly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Next Science TM
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)
Antibiofilm Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli
1. Isolation of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) and determination of their Antimicrobial sensitivity Patterns. 2. Evaluation of biofilm-forming capacity of UPEC isolates. 3.
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs), Biofilm Formation by Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli (UPEC)
- Trial name
- NCT07482553
- Testing
- chitosan nanoparticles
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Staphylococcal Infections
Biofilm Formation in Staphylococcus Epidermidis Associated Implant Infections
This was a prospective study performed between November 2011 and September 2013. Patients with a confirmed S. epidermidis infection after fracture fixation or prosthetic joint infection were included.
- Trial name
- NCT02640937
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- BG Unfallklinik Murnau
Biofilm Formation, Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm
Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm in Patients at Increased Risk for the Development of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains the most frequent healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and one of the most critical risk factors associated with both significant morbidity as well…
- Conditions
- Biofilm Formation, Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm, Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP)
- Trial name
- BIOPAVIR (NCT04926493)
- Testing
- microbiological characterization
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon