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NCT01671358 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Comparison of Bacterial Contamination Rates Between Isolation and Non-isolation Rooms
A clinical trial of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, sponsored by West Virginia University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 400
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01671358: Completed study of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, sponsored by West Virginia University.
NCT01671358 is a study of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus that has completed, run by West Virginia University. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, below the 15,825-participant average among 5 other Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01671358, a study of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, has completed, sponsored by West Virginia University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 400 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study is to determine if medication cabinets located outside of isolation rooms in hospitals and their contents, particularly medications and the delivery folders are at a higher risk of having harmful bacteria on them.
Primary Outcome
Swabbing of four areas of the medication cabinet will be performed (keypad, handle, medication folder and a medication). A Semi-quantitative sampling technique will be used to collect the samples. A sterile saline moistened sterile cotton tip swab will be used to swab the specified areas. The swabs will then be used to inoculate sheep blood agar plates in 4 quadrants. The plates will be incubated for 48 hours. The number of quadrants with growth will be identified. Individual colonies will be re
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
West Virginia
- West Virginia University Hospitals - Morgantown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-06 |
What the finished NCT01671358 record still lists
NCT01671358 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 400 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 15,825-participant average among 5 other Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT01671358 reports a single indexed study location in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01671358 about?
NCT01671358 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Bacterial Contamination Rates Between Isolation and Non-isolation Rooms". This study is to determine if medication cabinets located outside of isolation rooms in hospitals and their contents, particularly medications and the delivery folders are at a higher risk of having harmful bacteria on them.
What is the current status of trial NCT01671358?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2012-08. Estimated completion is 2013-06.
What conditions does trial NCT01671358 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01671358?
This trial is sponsored by West Virginia University, which has 122 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01671358 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across West Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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