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Official title Surgical Handwashing: Drying With One or Two Surgical Towels
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06420934
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
- 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 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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.
You likely can't join if
- 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.
See the full eligibility 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.
- 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.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 18 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 Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia. 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.