Clinical trials: Infections, Nosocomial
Healthcare Associated Infections
Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing and Infection Rates in Critically-ill Patients
Healthcare-associated infections are a major cause of morbidity among critically ill patients. Bathing critically ill patients with cloths impregnated with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine-gluconate may…
- Trial name
- NCT02033187
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine bathing, Non-chlorhexidine bathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Nosocomial Infections
Potential Nosocomial Infection Prevention Via Modification of Anesthesia Intraoperative Aseptic Practice
We hypothesized that by improving hand hygiene compliance in the operative environment, we would reduce horizontal transmission of pathogenic bacteria to surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00617006
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Patient With Influenza Like Illness
Effect of Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers (HCW) on the Risk of Influenza in Patients Hospitalized in Short Stays Units
Hospital acquired influenza is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients notably elderly patients. Vaccination of HCW is recommended to prevent influenza transmission in healthcare setting.
- Trial name
- NCT02198638
- Testing
- A nasal swab
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 541 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Healthcare Associated Infection, Nosocomial Infection
Red Light Photobiomodulation and Topical Disinfectants
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the potential effects of photobiomodulation when used with topical disinfectants in the anterior nares of healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Nosocomial Infection, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05797818
- Testing
- Methylene Blue Only, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Only, Methylene Blue + Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Infections Nervous System, Nosocomial Infection
Infections Following NeuroSurgery (INS)
Neurosurgery (NS) is essential for the treatment of various diseases such as malignant tumors, vascular conditions, spinal stenosis or trauma.
- Conditions
- Infections Nervous System, Nosocomial Infection, Bacterial Infections, Antibiotic Resistant Infection
- Trial name
- INS (NCT03857295)
- Testing
- No interventions
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Infectious Disease Transmission
Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Bathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This is a prospective, controlled; crossover study of daily bathing with no-rinse, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated washcloths versus bathing with water/soap or water according to gestational age and weight (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT02537964
- Testing
- washcloths impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Nosocomial Infections, Bloodstream Infection
Surveillance for Nosocomial Infections in Pediatric Cancer Patients
The Oncoped 2006 study implements a multicenter prospective surveillance module for nosocomial infections in pediatric cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Nosocomial Infections, Bloodstream Infection, Invasive Aspergillosis
- Trial name
- Oncoped2006 (NCT00843804)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Nosocomial Infections
Effect of Metallic Nanoparticles on Nosocomial Bacteria
This research aims to study the properties of metallic nanoparticles"MNPs" (silver nanoparticles "AgNps" and copper nanoparticles "CuNps") on the 2 most common nosocomial bacteria which are highly resistant to antibiotics…
- Trial name
- NCT04775238
- Testing
- Silver nanoparticles, Copper nanoparticles
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Urinary Tract Infection (cUTI), Intra-abdominal Infection (cIAI) and
Reporting Patterns and Results of Initial Antibiotic Treatment in Patients With cUTI, cIAI,NP Including VAP
Reporting patterns and results of initial antibiotic treatment in patients with complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI), complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI) and nosocomial pneumonia (NP) including…
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infection (cUTI), Intra-abdominal Infection (cIAI) and, Nosocomial Pneumonia (NP)
- Trial name
- RECOMMEND (NCT02364284)
- Where
- 27 sites in Brazil, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,322 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Sepsis, Bacterial Infections
Integrated Clinical Decision Support for Empiric Antibiotic Selection in Sepsis
As antibiotic resistance increases globally, it becomes more difficult to select empiric antibiotic therapy, particularly in patients with sepsis who stand to benefit from early adequate treatment.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Bacterial Infections, Community-Acquired Infections, Hospital Infection
- Trial name
- IDEAS-CRXO (NCT06103500)
- Testing
- Clinical Decision Support Algorithm for Empiric Antibiotics in Sepsis
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,478 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Infection Viral
COVID-19 - Multicenter Study on Nosocomial Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strain is associated with severe morbidity and mortality estimated today from 2% to 4%.
- Trial name
- NOSO-COR (NCT04290780)
- Testing
- nosocomial infection/hospital acquired infection
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,162 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Nosocomial Infections, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
A Efficacy and Safety Study of Nasal Prongs With Proprietary Surface Coating Aiming to Reduce Bacterial Colonization
The study is a first step in establishing the safety and efficacy of the CytaCoat technology when applied to a medical device such as a nasal prong and the clinical data generated will serve as a basis for continuous studies in…
- Trial name
- NCT02756351
- Testing
- CytaCoat Nasal Prong, Inspiration Healthcare Inspire nCPAP Nasal Prong
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CytaCoat AB
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Staphylococcus Aureus
A Human Monoclonal Antibody Against Staphylococcus Aureus Alpha Toxin in Mechanically Ventilated Adult Subjects - 2
Clinical trial looking at safety and efficacy of suvratoxumab in prevention of pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus in high-risk patients
- Trial name
- SAATELLITE-2 (NCT05331885)
- Testing
- Suvratoxumab
- Where
- 27 sites in Belgium, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Staphylococcus Aureus
Methicillin-sensitive and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MSSA/MRSA) - Point-of-care-testing (POCT) in Clinical Decision Making
The study EPICS-6 consists of three study phases. Emergency Department patients are screened for nasal and pharyngeal colonisation with Methicillin sensitive and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA/MRSA) using a…
- Trial name
- EPICS-6 (NCT03220386)
- Testing
- Decolonization by nasal Octinidin treatment and skin washings
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Covid19, Nosocomial Infection
Treatment of Nosocomial COVID-19
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Nosocomial acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 is a frequent concern across hospital settings in Canada and is…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Nosocomial Infection, SARS-CoV2 Infection
- Trial name
- CATCO-NOS (NCT04748588)
- Testing
- Anti-SARS-CoV-2 mAb
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cross Infection, Infection Control
A Randomized Trial Comparing Matt and Antimicrobial Cellomed Laminates
Sepsis contributes to nearly 20% of all hospital deaths and is the leading cause of death on non-coronary intensive care units. Contamination of the patient environment is common with organisms such as MRSA, VRE and C.difficile…
- Trial name
- NCT01245829
- Testing
- Swabbing of observation chart
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Patients at High Risk of Antibacterial Treatment Upon Admission
Impact of Prescription Quality, Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship on Gut Microbiota Domination by Healthcare-Associated Pathogens
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (EPE), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and Clostridium difficile have become a major threat to hospitalised patients worldwide.
- Trial name
- PILGRIM (NCT03765528)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Cologne
Nosocomial Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection
Prevention of Nosocomial Infection by Decontamination of the Naso- and Oropharynx With Chlorhexidine (NONI Trial)
Does chlorhexidine gluonate, a simple broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent with virtually no adverse-effects lower the incidence of NI after cardiac surgery, especially with respect to LTI and SSI?
- Conditions
- Nosocomial Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00272675
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Wounds and Injuries
Effect of Leukoreduced Blood Transfusions on Infection Following Trauma
The purpose of this study is to determine if leukoreduced blood transfusions reduce the risk of infection following trauma. Specifically, the investigators intend to evaluate whether there are clinically relevant differences in…
- Trial name
- NCT00135291
- Testing
- Leukoreduced blood transfusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington