Status:
COMPLETED
Control of MRSA in Nursing Homes: Decolonization vs Standard Precautions
Lead Sponsor:
University of Lausanne Hospitals
Conditions:
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the better approach between the currently procedure (i.e. standards precautions) and a reinforced strategy to control MRSA transmission in the institutionaliz...
Detailed Description
MRSA carriage among nursing homes residents of Canton Vaud, Switzerland, is increasing, despite use of standard precautions. Recommendation to prevent MRSA transmission in long term care facilities ar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all nursing homes of canton Vaud, Switzerland, that give the consent of participation
Exclusion
- \- refusal to participate
- Inclusion criteria for decolonisation in intervention nursing homes:
- \- all MRSA positive residents living in a Nursing Home included in the intervention group
- Exclusion Criteria for decolonisation:
- residents that refuse to be screened or refused the decolonisation
- life expectancy shorter of 7 days
- known intolerance of disinfectant/ topical antibiotics used in the protocol
- active MRSA infection
- asymptomatic MRSA bacteriuria
- stage IV wound (according to National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
157 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01138462
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
March 30 2020
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