Bacterial Contamination Rate of the Cell PhonesNCT01560936
Surveillance Study of Bacterial Contamination of the Parent's Cell Phone in the NICU
An observational study of Bacterial Contamination Rate of the Cell Phones, run by Pediatrix at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the contamination rate of the parents cell phone in a newborn intensive care setting and identify the types of bacteria contaminating the cell phone as well as evaluating the effectiveness of an antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from the cell phone to… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Bacterial Contamination Rate of the Cell Phones
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2012to Mar 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 13 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Parent's that have a cell phone when visiting their child in the NICU.
Who may be able to join
- Parents with a cell phone
Who cannot join
- Parents that do not have a cell phone
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Surveillance Study of Bacterial Contamination of the Parent's Cell Phone in the NICU and the Effectiveness of an Antimicrobial Gel in Reducing Transmission to the Hands
The purpose of this study is to determine the contamination rate of the parents cell phone in a newborn intensive care setting and identify the types of bacteria contaminating the cell phone as well as evaluating the effectiveness of an antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from the cell phone to the parents hands.
Read the detailed description
J Perinatol. 2013 Dec;33(12):960-3. doi: 10.1038/jp.2013.108. Epub 2013 Sep 5.
- Keywords
- bacterial contamination
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Determine contamination rate of parents cellphone in the NICU and identify types of bacteria on cell phones while evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from cellphone to parents hands.
Measured: contamination rate through bacterial swabs
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Mar 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2012
- Primary completionMar 2013
- Study completionMar 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Bacterial Contamination Rate of the Cell PhonesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pediatrix
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Michael Kamitsuka, MD, Principal investigator, Swedish Hospital and Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01560936
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 3.0
- Status last verified
- May 2013
- First submitted
- 19 Mar 2012
- Last updated
- 16 Aug 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Aug 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Surveillance Study of Bacterial Contamination of the Parent's Cell Phone in the NICU and the Effectiveness of an Antimicrobial Gel in Reducing Transmission to the Hands
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01560936
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 3.0
- Keywords
- bacterial contamination
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- PediatrixUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2012
- Primary completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Mar 2012 (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 determine the contamination rate of the parents cell phone in a newborn intensive care setting and identify the types of bacteria contaminating the cell phone as well as evaluating the effectiveness of an antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from the cell phone to the parents hands.
Detailed description
J Perinatol. 2013 Dec;33(12):960-3. doi: 10.1038/jp.2013.108. Epub 2013 Sep 5.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Parent's that have a cell phone when visiting their child in the NICU.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents with a cell phone
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents that do not have a cell phone
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Determine contamination rate of parents cellphone in the NICU and identify types of bacteria on cell phones while evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from cellphone to parents hands.
Time frame: contamination rate through bacterial swabs
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 16 Aug 2018.
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.
Michael Kamitsuka, MD principal investigator
Swedish Hospital and Medical Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Bacterial Contamination Rate of the Cell Phones, run by Pediatrix at 1 site in United States.
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 16 Aug 2018. 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 States. 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?
Determine contamination rate of parents cellphone in the NICU and identify types of bacteria on cell phones while evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial gel in reducing the transmission of bacteria from cellphone to parents hands. (time frame: contamination rate through bacterial swabs). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 16 Aug 2018.