Analyzing recycling potential in endoscopy units
Recycling Potential in Endoscopy
This study is looking at the waste created in endoscopy units to see how much can be recycled and if using reusable items could save money.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Darmstadt, Hessen and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05921136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the recycling potential of waste generated in endoscopy units across various healthcare facilities. Over a four-week period, waste will be collected and categorized into residual waste, paper, and plastic at two inpatient hospitals and two outpatient facilities. The study will assess the quantity and quality of waste produced during different types of endoscopic examinations and compare the findings between the various locations. Additionally, it will explore the potential savings from using reusable items instead of disposable products.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing endoscopic examinations such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or bronchoscopy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo endoscopic procedures or those not involved in the waste generation process will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more sustainable practices in endoscopy, reducing environmental impact and waste.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited scientific data on this specific approach, similar studies have indicated potential for improved sustainability in medical practices.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Endoscopic examination (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, combined gastro and colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, bronchoscopy) * Type of examination (interventional vs diagnostic) * Known multi-resistant germs (yes vs no) Exclusion Criteria: none
Where this trial is running
Darmstadt, Hessen and 3 other locations
- MDZ Magendarmzentrum, Gastroenterologisch, internistische Gemeinschaftspraxis — Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Klinikum der J. W. Goethe-Universität — Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany (Not_yet_recruiting)
- IPG Hanau, Praxis für Gastroenterologie — Hanau, Hessen, Germany (Recruiting)
- Klinikum Hanau, Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Diabetologie und Infektiologie — Hanau, Hessen, Germany (Completed)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.