Clinical trials: Infection Prophylaxis
Surgical Site Infection
Irrisept Versus Standard of Care in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of surgical site infections in patients randomized to Irrisept versus SoC, who had an open abdominal laparotomy for abdominal trauma or acute surgical abdomen.
- Trial name
- NCT02255487
- Testing
- IrriSept System, No Intervention - Standard of Care (SoC) only
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 627 people
- Sponsor
- Irrimax Corporation
Hepatitis C
TeleHepC Treatment Trial
The main goal of this study is to test the efficacy of a peer-facilitated telemedicine HCV treatment implementation strategy for people who use drugs versus local HCV treatment referral for achieving HCV sustained viral response…
- Trial name
- NCT04798521
- Testing
- Tele-HCV, Community Linkage to Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Antibiotic Resistant Infection
Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Wipe for Prevention of Multidrug-resistant Organisms in Intensive Care Unit Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine 2% chlorhexidine wipes are effective in preventing of colonization of multi-drug resistant bacteria in intensive care unit patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01989416
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine wipe, Soap
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 481 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
HIV
Engagement to Care South Africa
This study will evaluate the efficacy of two strategies for enhancing overall preventive behaviors, retention in HIV care, and adherence to medication for HIV positive individuals in South Africa: short message service (SMS) text…
- Trial name
- ICARE (NCT02417233)
- Testing
- SMS text message, SMS text message + Peer Navigation
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Diarrhea, E.Coli Infections
Trial of Low-cost Microbiological Water Test Kits
The present study is a cluster randomized control trial of low-cost microbiological water test kits in rural and peri-urban communities in the Kanpur region of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Trial name
- NCT03021434
- Testing
- Community and household water safety education sessions, Household-specific water quality information, Low-cost microbiological water test kits
- Volunteers
- 572 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Port Protectors for Prevention of CLABSIs in Respiratory Semi-intensive Care Unit
Central Line-Associated BloodStream Infections (CLABSIs) are responsible for many deaths in the United States annually. Several collaboratives have demonstrated the preventability of these infections.
- Trial name
- NCT03486093
- Testing
- Training and retraining to GAVECELT "bundle" recommendations plus port protector, Training and retraining to GAVECELT "bundle" recommendations
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Reducing Sexual Risk Behaviors and Improving Health for People at a Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic
This study will determine whether showing an educational DVD to people at sexually transmitted infection clinics can reduce incidence of new infections and risky sexual behaviors and improve overall health.
- Conditions
- HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infections
- Trial name
- NCT00947271
- Testing
- DVD 1, DVD 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,010 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Streptococcal Infections, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Magnitude of the Antibody Response to and Safety of a GBS Trivalent Vaccine in HIV Positive and HIV Negative Pregnant Women and Their Offsprings
The study compared the magnitude of the antibody response and safety of a GBS Trivalent Vaccine in HIV positive and HIV negative pregnant women and their offspring.
- Conditions
- Streptococcal Infections, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Infections
- Trial name
- NCT01412801
- Testing
- Group B streptococcus vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in Malawi, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
Cytomegalovirus Cell Mediated Immunity, Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematopoietic
Impact of CMV-Specific Immune Reconstitution at the End of Letermovir Prophylaxis on the Development of Late Cytomegalovirus Infection in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients (INMUNOEND)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common complication in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT). Fixed-duration letermovir (LTV) prophylaxis during the first 100 days post-SCT is effective and safe…
- Trial name
- INMUNOEND (NCT06814301)
- Testing
- Periodic immunological monitoring of CMV-specific immune reconstitution will be performed using QTF-CMV
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
HIV, Pregnancy
Promoting Male Involvement to Improve Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Uptake and Reduce Antenatal Infection
This study will evaluate the impact of combining two evidence-based interventions: a couples risk reduction intervention with an evidence based medication adherence intervention designed to enhance male participation in…
- Trial name
- NCT01448512
- Testing
- PartnerPlus Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 478 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Prosthetic-joint Infection
Evaluation of PLG0206 in Prevention of Recurrent Infection in Patients Undergoing Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention (DAIR) for Treatment of a Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) Following Knee Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the investigational drug PLG0206 can help reduce recurrence of infection in adults who have undergone total knee replacement and are receiving a DAIR (Debridement…
- Trial name
- RETAIN (NCT07214311)
- Testing
- PLG0206
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Peptilogics
Surgical Site Infection, Surgery--Complications
Prophylaxis of Surgical Wound Infection With Topical Antibiotics
Surgical site infection (SSI) is the main complication of surgery. The prevention of superficial SSI by topical prophylaxis is controversial.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgery--Complications, Colorectal Surgery, Cesarean Section; Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04476212
- Testing
- Topical antibiotic prophylaxis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 560 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Granollers
Dengue Fever
Safety of and Immune Response to a Dengue Virus Vaccine (rDEN4delta30-200,201) in Healthy Adults
Dengue fever, which is caused by dengue viruses, is a major health problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The purpose of this study is to test the safety of and immune response to a new dengue virus vaccine in…
- Trial name
- NCT00270699
- Testing
- rDEN4delta30-200,201
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Omphalitis, Septicaemia
Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Cleansing With a Single Application of 4% Chlorhexidine for the Prevention of Newborn Infections in Uganda: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Nearly all the yearly 3.3 million neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Infections, including those affecting the umbilical cord (omphalitis) are a significant factor in approximately a third of…
- Trial name
- NCT02606565
- Testing
- Intervention arm: 4% chlorhexidine
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 4,760 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation
Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia With Toothbrushing in Oral Care of Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Effect of toothbrushing in oral care of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia
- Conditions
- Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention, Toothbrushing
- Trial name
- NCT02400294
- Testing
- Toothbrushing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,030 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Cervical Carcinoma, Human Papillomavirus Infection
Self-collection for HPV Testing to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention (SHIP) Trial (LMI-001-A-S02)
This clinical trial evaluates the use of self-collected vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in patients referred for a colposcopy and/or cervical excisional procedures to improve cervical cancer prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT06611553
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Cervical Biopsy, Colposcopy
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage, Subdural
Study to Evaluate Safety & Effectiveness of Spinal Sealant
To evaluate a spinal sealant as an adjunct to sutured dural repair compared to standard of care techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT00444067
- Testing
- Spinal Sealant, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Recurrence of Clostridium Difficile Infection
REBYOTA™ Prospective Registry
This is a prospective observational cohort study designed to collect data on patients who received REBYOTA™ for the prevention of rCDI in the routine care setting.
- Trial name
- ROAR (NCT05835219)
- Testing
- REBYOTA™
- Where
- 42 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Intermittent Liposomal Amphotericin B Primary Prophylaxis
The purpose of this trial is to see which dose of liposomal amphotericin B is the safest when used as a preventer against invasive fungal infection in patients with acute leukaemia who are undergoing chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00451711
- Testing
- Liposomal amphotericin B
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bayside Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Safe Sex
P3 (Prepared, Protected, emPowered)
P3 (Prepared, Protected, emPowered) is an interactive smartphone app for HIV-uninfected YMSM and YTW that utilizes social networking and game-based mechanics as well as a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes "best…
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Safe Sex, Adherence, Medication
- Trial name
- P3 (NCT03320512)
- Testing
- P3, P3+, Control
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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