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Official title Clean Hands Accessible and Manageable for Patients (CHAMPs)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05866393
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study proposes the novel use of a bedrail-affixed technology-based patient hand hygiene system with verbal and visual reminders to improve hospitalized older adults' self-management of hand hygiene practice, which in return reduces harmful germs found on older adult's hands that lead to infections.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- \> 65 years of age,
- Admitted to a medical-surgical unit,
- Expected to be hospitalized for more than 24 hours,
- Written informed consent within 24-48 hours of admission, and
- Speak and read English
You likely can't join if
- terminal illness that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
- behavior disorder
- violent behavior
- physical or cognitive impairments that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
- limiting understanding and use of CHAMPs
- undergoing radiation or chemotherapy that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
See the full eligibility criteria
- \> 65 years of age,
- Admitted to a medical-surgical unit,
- Expected to be hospitalized for more than 24 hours,
- Written informed consent within 24-48 hours of admission, and
- Speak and read English
- Physical capacity to use the CHAMPs system
- Sufficient hearing and seeing capacity to indicate understanding and use of the intervention.
- terminal illness that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
- behavior disorder
- violent behavior
- physical or cognitive impairments that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
- limiting understanding and use of CHAMPs
- undergoing radiation or chemotherapy that prohibit interaction with CHAMPs
- skin disorders or
- broken skin on hands.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.