Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health EducationDMHHENCT07799181
Effect of Digital Method-Based Hand Hygiene Education on Handwashing Skills in Primary School Students
A study testing Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program in people with Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health Education, run by Marmara University.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a digitally based hand hygiene education program developed for primary school students on their proper handwashing skills. School-age children are a vulnerable group with regard to infectious diseases, and hygiene behaviors acquired during this period have long-term… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 11 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health Education
- What is being tested?
- Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 1 Feb 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 7 to 11 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children who have agreed to take part in the study and whose parents have signed a written consent form
- Children with intact skin
- Children without any physical, emotional or behavioural health issues that would prevent them from washing their hands
Who cannot join
- Children who have had an allergic reaction to the solution
- Children who were absent from school on the day the animation was shown and handwashing took place, and who did not take part in the screening tests
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Digital Method-Based Hand Hygiene Education on Correct Handwashing Skills in Primary School Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a digitally based hand hygiene education program developed for primary school students on their proper handwashing skills. School-age children are a vulnerable group with regard to infectious diseases, and hygiene behaviors acquired during this period have long-term significance for both individual and public health. Research has shown that primary school students often lack sufficient knowledge and skills regarding personal hygiene and handwashing, highlighting the need for the planning and implementation of hygiene education programs for children.
Although hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective methods for preventing the transmission of infections, children frequently do not perform it using the correct technique. The literature indicates that educational interventions significantly improve primary school students' knowledge and skills related to hand hygiene. However, studies examining the effectiveness of digitally designed educational interventions remain limited, which constitutes the primary motivation for this research. The visual, interactive, gamified, and repeatable features of digital content support students' active engagement in the learning process and enhance learning effectiveness.
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This study designs a digital-method-based educational intervention aimed at improving students' proper handwashing skills. Initially, the hand hygiene skills of students in both groups will be assessed using the Semmelweis Hand Hygiene Scanner, an objective measurement device that analyzes hand-rubbing techniques during handwashing and provides visual and percentage-based feedback. Subsequently, students' knowledge levels will be assessed through an interactive game. While offering an enjoyable experience for children, the game will simultaneously enable the evaluation of their hand hygiene knowledge. At this stage, no educational intervention will be provided to the control group, whereas students in the intervention group will watch an animated film designed to teach proper handwashing techniques.
Following the implementation of the educational intervention exclusively in the intervention group, measurements will be repeated in both the intervention and control groups on Day 15, at Month 1, and at Month 3. The effects of the digital education program on hand hygiene knowledge and skill levels will then be compared between the groups over time.
The originality of this study lies in its examination of the effects of digital hand hygiene education for primary school students through the use of an objective assessment tool. The study will provide scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital educational methods utilized by school health nurses. From a cultural perspective, it is expected to contribute to the development of proper handwashing habits and the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors among children. From an economic perspective, it may indirectly contribute to reducing infection-related hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Furthermore, the animated film and interactive game used during the educational process are expected to increase students' learning motivation, encourage active participation, and provide sustainable learning opportunities. In this way, the study aims to make an original and comprehensive contribution to both the academic literature and school health practice.
- Being tested
- Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program
- Keywords
- Hand hygiene, Primary school students, Digital education, School health nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Health Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital Hand Hygiene Education ProgramBehavioural
Students in the experimental group watch an animated video designed to teach proper hand hygiene steps.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Students who watch an animated video designed to teach hand hygiene steps, in addition to standard school practices. Receives: Behavioral: Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Hand hygiene skill score
Students' hand hygiene accuracy percentage measured by a specialized verification device, ranging from 0% (completely incorrect or no hand hygiene) to 100% (perfect hand hygiene accuracy). Higher percentages indicate better hand hygiene performance.
Measured: "Measurement will be conducted at 15 days, 1 month, and 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 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Marmara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Buse Sarı, Marmara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07799181
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DHHE-176
- Acronym
- DMHHE
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Digital Method-Based Hand Hygiene Education on Correct Handwashing Skills in Primary School Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07799181
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DMHHE / DHHE-176
- Keywords
- Hand hygiene, Primary school students, Digital education, School health nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Sep 2026 (actual)
- 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 aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a digitally based hand hygiene education program developed for primary school students on their proper handwashing skills. School-age children are a vulnerable group with regard to infectious diseases, and hygiene behaviors acquired during this period have long-term significance for both individual and public health. Research has shown that primary school students often lack sufficient knowledge and skills regarding personal hygiene and handwashing, highlighting the need for the planning and implementation of hygiene education programs for children.
Although hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective methods for preventing the transmission of infections, children frequently do not perform it using the correct technique. The literature indicates that educational interventions significantly improve primary school students' knowledge and skills related to hand hygiene. However, studies examining the effectiveness of digitally designed educational interventions remain limited, which constitutes the primary motivation for this research. The visual, interactive, gamified, and repeatable features of digital content support students' active engagement in the learning process and enhance learning effectiveness.
This study designs a digital-method-based educational intervention aimed at improving students' proper handwashing skills. Initially, the hand hygiene skills of students in both groups will be assessed using the Semmelweis Hand Hygiene Scanner, an objective measurement device that analyzes hand-rubbing techniques during handwashing and provides visual and percentage-based feedback. Subsequently, students' knowledge levels will be assessed through an interactive game. While offering an enjoyable experience for children, the game will simultaneously enable the evaluation of their hand hygiene knowledge. At this stage, no educational intervention will be provided to the control group, whereas students in the intervention group will watch an animated film designed to teach proper handwashing techniques.
Following the implementation of the educational intervention exclusively in the intervention group, measurements will be repeated in both the intervention and control groups on Day 15, at Month 1, and at Month 3. The effects of the digital education program on hand hygiene knowledge and skill levels will then be compared between the groups over time.
The originality of this study lies in its examination of the effects of digital hand hygiene education for primary school students through the use of an objective assessment tool. The study will provide scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital educational methods utilized by school health nurses. From a cultural perspective, it is expected to contribute to the development of proper handwashing habits and the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors among children. From an economic perspective, it may indirectly contribute to reducing infection-related hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Furthermore, the animated film and interactive game used during the educational process are expected to increase students' learning motivation, encourage active participation, and provide sustainable learning opportunities. In this way, the study aims to make an original and comprehensive contribution to both the academic literature and school health practice.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | – |
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Digital Hand Hygiene Education ProgramStudents who watch an animated video designed to teach hand hygiene steps, in addition to standard school practices. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Children who have agreed to take part in the study and whose parents have signed a written consent form
- Children with intact skin
- Children without any physical, emotional or behavioural health issues that would prevent them from washing their hands
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children who have had an allergic reaction to the solution
- Children who were absent from school on the day the animation was shown and handwashing took place, and who did not take part in the screening tests
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Hand Hygiene Education ProgramStudents in the experimental group watch an animated video designed to teach proper hand hygiene steps. | Behavioural | Experimental Group |
Primary outcome
Hand hygiene skill score
Time frame: "Measurement will be conducted at 15 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention."
Students' hand hygiene accuracy percentage measured by a specialized verification device, ranging from 0% (completely incorrect or no hand hygiene) to 100% (perfect hand hygiene accuracy). Higher percentages indicate better hand hygiene performance.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program in people with Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health Education, run by Marmara University.
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 3 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Buse Sarı, Researcher (+90539 840 5275, sari21.bus@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Hand hygiene skill score (time frame: "Measurement will be conducted at 15 days, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention."). 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 2 Sep 2026.