CompletedPhase 4

Effectiveness of a Handwashing Programme in the Prevention of School Absenteeism Due to Respiratory Infections

1,640 participantsStarted 2009-10

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a hand-washing programme using hand sanitizer in the prevention of school absenteeism due to upper respiratory infections. Students in intervention classrooms used hand sanitizers at schools and a programme educational on hand hygiene. The investigators hypothesize that the use de hand sanitizers in elementary school will reduce absenteeism due to upper respiratory infections.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria: * School children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old, enrolled in the above mentioned public schools, * The parents/tutors signed an agreement after being informed of its content. Exclusion criteria: * Children with absenteeism due to a different cause from upper respiratory infections * Children with chronic illnesses that could affect their likelihood of contracting an infection or the duration of their period of absence from school * Children whose parents did not authorise their participation in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

School absenteeism rate caused by upper respiratory infection

Timeframe: One academic year (eight months follow-up)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01728090

SponsorFundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación Biomédica Andalucía Oriental

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-05

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