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NCT00490633 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Intervention Study of Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer to Reduce Influenza Transmission
A NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,420
- Enrollment target
NCT00490633 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 1,420 participants.
The verdict
NCT00490633, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,420 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Pharmaceutical interventions, particularly vaccination, have been the principal public health method of preventing and controlling seasonal influenza. Other less invasive non-pharmaceutical interventions include the use of face masks and hand hygiene. In Asia, masks are used extensively, especially in Japan, but with only circumstantial evidence of efficacy. Although there are numerous studies that support hand hygiene as an effective measure for decreasing transmission of enteric infections, there are fewer data assessing the effect of hand hygiene on respiratory illnesses. Therefore it is proposed that a study be conducted on the use of face masks with and without the use of hand hygiene in comparison to no intervention in residence housing units of the University of Michigan. The interventions will be carried out during a period of influenza transmission that is defined by surveillance conducted at the University Health Service. Data will be collected on use of the interventions and the occurrence of influenza and other illnesses. When illness occurs meeting a case definition, specimens for viral isolation will be collected in all intervention settings. Face masks could theoretically lead to a large reduction in transmission frequency of influenza, especially if most transmission occurs by the airborne (large or small droplet) route. Even a modest reduction could have a major effect during an influenza pandemic.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Ear Loop Procedure Mask
- BEHAVIORAL 62% Ethyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,420 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00490633
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00490633 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 1,420 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Ear Loop Procedure Mask is the first listed.
NCT00490633 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00490633 about?
NCT00490633 is a clinical study titled "Intervention Study of Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer to Reduce Influenza Transmission". Pharmaceutical interventions, particularly vaccination, have been the principal public health method of preventing and controlling seasonal influenza. Other less invasive non-pharmaceutical interventions include the use of face masks and hand hygiene. In Asia, masks are used extensively, especially ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00490633?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,420 participants. The study started on 2006-10. Estimated completion is 2008-04.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00490633?
The interventions under investigation include: Ear Loop Procedure Mask (BEHAVIORAL), 62% Ethyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00490633?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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