Hot Water Burns (Scalds)NCT00874692
Health and Environmental Effects of Boiler Management Systems in Social Housing
A study testing BMS and sterilisation programme in people with Hot Water Burns (Scalds), run by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a passive safety measure, namely a reduction in centrally controlled hot tap water temperatures in social housing using a boiler management system, as an effective public health intervention. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hot Water Burns (Scalds)
- What is being tested?
- BMS and sterilisation programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- Apr 2009to Nov 2009
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals living in social housing in the London Borough of Camden where the Boiler Management system has been installed.
Who cannot join
- Aged under 18 years
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Randomised Controlled Trial of Boiler Management Systems in Social Housing in Camden: An Assessment of Health, Environmental and Economic Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a passive safety measure, namely a reduction in centrally controlled hot tap water temperatures in social housing using a boiler management system, as an effective public health intervention.
Read the detailed description
The annual hospital admission rate in England for burns and scalds is 31 children per 100,000 population. While reducing the temperature in domestic hot water tanks is a recommended injury prevention strategy, the UK has been slow to adopt such 'passive' safety measures. However, Camden Council employs a Boiler Management System (BMS) in boiler houses to centrally set the hot water temperature for parts of its social housing stock, providing the opportunity to evaluate various impacts of a 'passive' safety measure, including quantifying the effects of the BMS on average hot water temperatures at delivery, annual energy costs, and annual greenhouse gas emissions; modelling the reduction in scald injuries; identifying the cost-effectiveness of the system as a public health intervention; as well as describing experiences/ perceptions of risk of scalding and identifying health and social benefits of the BMS. Boiler houses with BMS will be randomised to remain at their constant set temperature or to BMS reduced temperature and sterilisation programme. A process evaluation will also be undertaken to assess the acceptability of water temperatures to tenants.
- Conditions
- Hot Water Burns (Scalds)
- Being tested
- BMS and sterilisation programme
- Keywords
- tap water temperature, social housing, scald reduction, Temperature (degrees Celsius) of hot tap water at point of delivery.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BMS and sterilisation programmeOther
BMS with reduced hot water temperature and sterilisation programme
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| BMS and sterilisation | Experimental | BMS and sterilisation programme will be delivered Receives: Other: BMS and sterilisation programme |
| BMS standard water heating | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Thermal energy (degrees Celsius) at hot tap of bath
Measured: after 1 minute
Secondary outcomes (1)
Acceptability of hot water temperature delivered to tenant
Measured: Up to 2-3 months post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2009
- Primary completionJul 2009
- Study completionNov 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hot Water Burns (Scalds)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Camden Primary Care Trust, London, London Borough of Camden Housing and Adult Social Care Directorate
- Investigators
- Phil Edwards, PhD, Principal investigator, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00874692
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EPNPPT84
- Status last verified
- Jun 2010
- First submitted
- 1 Apr 2009
- Last updated
- 2 Jun 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Edwards P, Durand MA, Hollister M, Green J, Lutchmun S, Kessel A, Roberts I. Scald risk in social housing can be reduced through thermostatic control system without increasing Legionella risk: a cluster randomised trial. Arch Dis Child. 2011 Dec;96(12):1097-102. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300606. Epub 2011 Sep 20.
PubMed 21937486
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jun 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Randomised Controlled Trial of Boiler Management Systems in Social Housing in Camden: An Assessment of Health, Environmental and Economic Outcomes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00874692
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EPNPPT84
- Conditions
- Hot Water Burns (Scalds)
- Keywords
- tap water temperature, social housing, scald reduction, Temperature (degrees Celsius) of hot tap water at point of delivery.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Camden Primary Care Trust, London, London Borough of Camden Housing and Adult Social Care Directorate
- Study start
- Apr 2009
- Primary completion
- Jul 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a passive safety measure, namely a reduction in centrally controlled hot tap water temperatures in social housing using a boiler management system, as an effective public health intervention.
Detailed description
The annual hospital admission rate in England for burns and scalds is 31 children per 100,000 population. While reducing the temperature in domestic hot water tanks is a recommended injury prevention strategy, the UK has been slow to adopt such 'passive' safety measures. However, Camden Council employs a Boiler Management System (BMS) in boiler houses to centrally set the hot water temperature for parts of its social housing stock, providing the opportunity to evaluate various impacts of a 'passive' safety measure, including quantifying the effects of the BMS on average hot water temperatures at delivery, annual energy costs, and annual greenhouse gas emissions; modelling the reduction in scald injuries; identifying the cost-effectiveness of the system as a public health intervention; as well as describing experiences/ perceptions of risk of scalding and identifying health and social benefits of the BMS. Boiler houses with BMS will be randomised to remain at their constant set temperature or to BMS reduced temperature and sterilisation programme. A process evaluation will also be undertaken to assess the acceptability of water temperatures to tenants.
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| BMS and sterilisation | Experimental | Other: BMS and sterilisation programmeBMS and sterilisation programme will be delivered |
| BMS standard water heating | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals living in social housing in the London Borough of Camden where the Boiler Management system has been installed.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Aged under 18 years
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| BMS and sterilisation programmeBMS with reduced hot water temperature and sterilisation programme | Other | BMS and sterilisation |
Primary outcome
Thermal energy (degrees Celsius) at hot tap of bath
Time frame: after 1 minute
1 secondary outcome
Acceptability of hot water temperature delivered to tenant
Time frame: Up to 2-3 months post-intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jun 2010.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21937486Edwards P, Durand MA, Hollister M, Green J, Lutchmun S, Kessel A, Roberts I. Scald risk in social housing can be reduced through thermostatic control system without increasing Legionella risk: a cluster randomised trial. Arch Dis Child. 2011 Dec;96(12):1097-102. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300606. Epub 2011 Sep 20.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Phil Edwards, PhD principal investigator
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing BMS and sterilisation programme in people with Hot Water Burns (Scalds), run by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Thermal energy (degrees Celsius) at hot tap of bath (time frame: after 1 minute). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00874692, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jun 2010.