Status:
COMPLETED
Preventing the Spread of Infection in Nursing Homes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Conditions:
Staphylococcus Aureus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility of targeting more frequent gown and glove use for specific high risk moments of care in specific nursing home residents in order to prevent Staphylococcus aureus (...
Detailed Description
Nursing homes are settings with a high rate of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) acquisition, which leads to infection, particularly for short stay residents. The current standard of care for preventing SA a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥18 years
- Reside in a participating nursing home
Exclusion
- Identified by nursing home staff as combative or with other behavioral problems which could lead to agitation if approached by project staff
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 18 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 26 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
367 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03319368
Start Date
December 18 2017
End Date
July 26 2018
Last Update
March 21 2024
Active Locations (2)
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Lorien Riverside
Belcamp, Maryland, United States, 21017
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Lorien Mays Chapel
Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, United States, 21093