Clinical trials: Contamination
Post-operative Infections
Reduction in IV Associated Contamination
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether implementing a novel syringe and IV stopcock cap system impregnated with alcohol will reduce IV catheter bacterial contamination and infections in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01426217
- Testing
- Passive Bundle PSI (Problem Solving Innovations) Medical HubScrub, PSI Medical DocIt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 594 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Blood Contamination of Root Canal During Endodontic Therapy
A New Approach for Controlling Hemostasis During Canal Treatment: a Pilot Study
Blood contamination, such as apical microleakage, of root canal during preparation can be a major problem in endodontics. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the hemostatic properties of sulfonic/sulfuric acid…
- Trial name
- NCT03060486
- Testing
- HYBENX®
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Riccardo Pace
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
Optometry
Smart Touch Non-dispensing Handling Studies
This study is a randomized, contralateral, investigator-masked non-dispensing study, to investigate the microbial contamination rates on the back surface of two types of soft contact lenses (hydrogel and silicone hydrogel)…
- Trial name
- NCT03253393
- Testing
- Smart Touch Technology packaging, Conventional lens packaging, EDTA
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of New South Wales
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
Hand Hygiene
ProvodineTM Decreases Hand Contamination
The purpose of this study is to see whether Provodine, an FDA approved product, provides long-lasting protection on the hands of staff who provide anesthesia for patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04023682
- Testing
- Provodine Hand Sanitizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sundara Reddy
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
COVID-19
APT™ T3X on the COVID-19 Contamination Rate
The new coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), due to the alarming levels of spread, severity and inaction.
- Trial name
- NCT04716426
- Testing
- Tetracycline hydrochloride 3%
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Ventral Hernia
Comparative Study of Biologic Mesh Versus Repair With Component Separation.
The purpose of this study is to compare open abdominal incisional hernia repair using XenMATRIX biologic mesh versus repair with their own tissue.
- Trial name
- Davol (NCT01295125)
- Testing
- XenMATRIX mesh, Open abdominal ventral hernia repair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center