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NCT01565798 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Efficacy Of Copper To Reduce Acquisition Of Microbes and Healthcare-acquired Infections
A NA study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 614
- Enrollment target
NCT01565798 is a NA study that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 614 participants.
The verdict
NCT01565798, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 614 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
CONTEXT: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) cause substantial patient morbidity and mortality. Commonly touched items in the patient care environment harbor microorganisms that may contribute to HAI risk. Thus, reduction in the surface bioburden may be an effective strategy to reduce HAI. Inherent biocidal capabilities of copper surfaces offer a theoretical advantage to conventional cleaning, as disinfection is continuous rather than episodic. OBJECTIVE: Determine whether placement of copper-alloy surfaced objects in an intensive care unit (ICU) reduce risk of HAI. DESIGN: An intention to treat study where patients are sequentially placed into rooms with or without copper-alloy surfaced objects. SETTING: The ICUs of three hospitals, a tertiary academic hospital, an academic cancer center, and a Veteran's Administration Medical Center. PATIENTS: Any patient 18 years of age or older who required admission to an ICU at a study hospital is eligible for placement into a study room if available. INTERVENTION: Placement of copper-alloy surfaced objects in an ICU room. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Rate of incident HAI and/or colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) in each type of room.
Interventions
- OTHER Copper-alloy surfaced patient care objects
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 614 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01565798
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01565798 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 614 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Copper-alloy surfaced patient care objects is the first listed.
NCT01565798 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01565798 about?
NCT01565798 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy Of Copper To Reduce Acquisition Of Microbes and Healthcare-acquired Infections". CONTEXT: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) cause substantial patient morbidity and mortality. Commonly touched items in the patient care environment harbor microorganisms that may contribute to HAI risk. Thus, reduction in the surface bioburden may be an effective strategy to reduce HAI. Inherent...
What is the current status of trial NCT01565798?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 614 participants. The study started on 2010-07. Estimated completion is 2011-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01565798?
The interventions under investigation include: Copper-alloy surfaced patient care objects (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01565798?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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