Surgical Handwashing: Drying With One or Two Surgical Towels (NCT06420934) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Surgical Handwashing: Drying With One or Two Surgical Towels
Colombia72 participantsStarted 2024-04-26
Plain-language summary
This study aims to determine whether the use of two sterile towels for drying after surgical handwashing results in fewer contamination events compared to the use of only one towel among healthcare personnel. This randomized, multicenter, superiority-controlled trial will enroll up to 72 healthcare workers and surgical residents from three hospitals in Bogotá, Colombia. A fluorescent product will simulate bacteria, and contamination will be assessed by evaluating the presence of fluorescent cream after hand drying technique with either two or one surgical sterile towel. Data will be collected through REDCap and deidentified. Differences in the proportion of contamination between the two groups will be assessed using an exact Fischer test, and confounding variables will be included in the analysis through logistic multivariate regression, with a significance level set a priori at 0.05. Results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Workers and students who have a current affiliation with the institutions where the study will be executed.
* Workers and students whose practice or work involves performing surgical handwashing at least once a week for invasive procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Workers and students who do not wish to participate in the study.
* Workers and students whose work activities do not allow them time to participate in the study.
* Workers and students who are allergic to the fluorescent cream
* Workers and students whose nails exceed a length of 0.5 cm from the fingertip edge.
* Workers and students whose nails are painted with polish.
* Workers and students who refuse to remove jewelry and accessories from wrists and hands.
* Workers and students with recent wounds on hands or forearms, including tattoos done in the last month.
* Workers and students who do not adhere to the handwashing and drying technique taught prior to the study's implementation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
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Contamination
Timeframe: 3 minutes after handwash and hand drying.