Using a personal hand hygiene system to reduce infections in the operating room
Reducing Intraoperative ESKAPE (Enterococcus, S. Aureus, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Enterobacter Spp.) Transmission in the Adult Operating Room Via Use of a Personal Hand Hygiene System Optimized by OR PathTrac
NA · Oregon Health and Science University · NCT04900298
This study is testing if a new hand hygiene system called SafeHaven can help reduce infections in adult operating rooms compared to regular handwashing practices.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oregon Health and Science University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Portland, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT04900298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a personal hand hygiene system, SafeHaven, used by anesthesia providers in adult operating rooms to reduce exposure to pathogenic bacteria. It employs a controlled before-and-after design, comparing the use of SafeHaven against standard hand hygiene practices. The study will randomly select operating rooms and evaluate case-pairs of patients undergoing surgery to track bacterial transmission. The goal is to determine if the SafeHaven system can significantly decrease the incidence of surgical wound infections and cross infections.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older undergoing specific types of surgeries at the research center.
Not a fit: Patients with known infections at the time of surgery, pregnant women, or those who refuse consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to a significant reduction in surgical infections, improving patient outcomes and safety.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using the SafeHaven system is novel, similar studies have shown that improved hand hygiene practices can reduce infection rates in surgical settings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patient Inclusion Criteria: Patients ≥ 18 years of age having surgery in an adult operating suite at the research center involving the following specialties: orthopedics/spine, orthopedics/total joint, gynecology/oncology, colorectal, open vascular, and open urological, general abdominal, acute care, cardiothoracic, and plastic/breast. Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a known infection at the time of surgery. * Prisoners * Pregnant Women * Patients lacking capacity to consent * Patients with an allergy to a component of hand hygiene solution, such as ethyl alcohol * Refusal of consent Anesthesia Provider Inclusion Criteria: • Faculty physicians, resident physicians, or certified registered nurse anesthetists that provide care for adults having surgery at the research center. Anesthesia Provider Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of consent * Open sores of the hands * Known skin infection
Where this trial is running
Portland, Oregon
- Oregon Health and Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brandon M Togioka, MD — Oregon Health and Science University
- Study coordinator: Brandon M Togioka, MD
- Email: togioka@ohsu.edu
- Phone: 503-494-4572
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.
Conditions: Surgical Wound Infection, Cross Infection