Improving cleaning and disinfection in hospitals
A Comprehensive Intervention to Improve the Level of Cleaning and Disinfection of Patients' Units, in Order to Reduce New Acquisitions and Environmental Contamination by Multidrug Resistant Organisms: a Prospective Controlled Crossover Trial, Using VYV Led Lights and Continuous Air Filtering of Patients' Rooms, Coupled With Establishment of a "Patient's Unit Commando" Cleaning Team.
This study is testing new cleaning methods and special lights in hospitals to see if they can help reduce the spread of harmful germs that are hard to treat.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Be’er Ya‘aqov) |
| Trial ID | NCT05973916 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to enhance the cleaning and disinfection processes in patient units to reduce the acquisition of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in hospitals. It employs a controlled crossover design, utilizing VYV led lights and continuous air filtration in patient rooms, alongside the establishment of a dedicated cleaning team. The study addresses the significant challenge posed by MDROs, which are prevalent in healthcare settings and contribute to severe patient outcomes and financial burdens on hospitals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients in Medicine A or Medicine B at Shamir Medical Center.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those in non-participating units may not receive any benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the rates of hospital-acquired infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving infection control measures in hospital settings, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized at Medicine A or Medicine B, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where this trial is running
Be’er Ya‘aqov
- Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) — Be’er Ya‘aqov, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dror Marchaim, MD — Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dror Marchaim, MD
- Email: drormarchaim@shamir.gov.il
- Phone: +97289778146
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.