Edge AI augmented reality hand hygiene training for healthcare students and staff

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multi-centre, mixed-methods cluster randomised non-inferiority trial compares an Edge AI-based augmented reality (AR) training and assessment system with instructional video plus scanner feedback to improve hand hygiene knowledge and practice. It will recruit undergraduate health-related students, healthcare professionals, and supporting staff across three sites in Hong Kong and Wuhan. Participants complete pre- and post-training assessments including observed handwashing with fluorescent markers, knowledge tests, and selected qualitative interviews to capture user experience. The AR system runs inference at the edge to provide immediate, individualized guidance aimed at scalable, instructor-independent training.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Undergraduate students enrolled in health-related disciplines (e.g., nursing, medicine, rehabilitation sciences, medical laboratory science) at participating universities
* Healthcare professionals or supporting staff working in participating hospitals
* Able to provide informed consent
* Willing to participate in both pre- and post-training assessments during the same study visit
* Aged 18 years or above

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known allergy or skin irritation to fluorescent powder or hand hygiene products
* Current visible skin conditions (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, open wounds) on hands that may interfere with handwashing assessment
* Unable to understand or follow the training instructions
* Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hung Hom, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
• Tongji Hospital
  Wuhan, Hubei, China Not yet recruiting
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Shatin, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lin Yang, Doctor
• Email: l.yang@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 2766 6398

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.