Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training and Long-Term Effects in First-Year Nursing Students (NCT07759037) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fluorescent Hand Hygiene Training and Long-Term Effects in First-Year Nursing Students
80 participantsStarted 2026-10-15
Plain-language summary
This single-group quasi-experimental study will evaluate the effectiveness and durability of a fluorescent hand hygiene training program for first-year nursing students at a Polish university. Students will complete the WHO Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire and undergo Glo Germ-based fluorescent assessment of handwashing technique at baseline, immediately after the training, approximately two weeks later, at the end of the first semester, and just before their first clinical placements. The primary objective is to determine whether the training improves and sustains hand hygiene technique quality over time, while secondary objectives include changes in hand hygiene knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and technique
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First-year nursing students enrolled at Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Kwidzyn during the study period.
* Aged 18 years or older.
* Able to provide written informed consent.
* Able to participate in the planned educational activities.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy or skin intolerance to Glo Germ™ /gel or similar products.
* Current dermatological condition of the hands that precludes the use of fluorescent lotion/gel or repeated handwashing (e.g., severe eczema or open wounds).
* Previous participation in a pilot study or an earlier version of the same fluorescent hand-hygiene training at this institution.
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
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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
1
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements
2
Quality of hand hygiene technique assessed with fluorescent Glo Germ
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-training, approximately 2 weeks post-training, end of first semester, and just before first clinical placements