Using UV light to reduce respiratory infections in nursing homes
Impact du déploiement de Dispositifs d'Inactivation Des pathogènes de l'Air Par UVGI Dans la Lutte Contre Les Maladies Respiratoires Touchant Les résidents d'EHPAD
This study is testing if using special UV light in nursing homes can help reduce the number of respiratory infections among elderly residents.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Beaulieu and 11 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06569160 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) devices in decreasing the incidence of respiratory infections among elderly residents in nursing homes. Conducted in 12 nursing homes in central France, the study employs a cluster randomized crossover design to assess the impact of UVGI on infection rates. The trial began in October 2024 and aims to provide results by mid-2026, focusing on monitoring respiratory infection cases before and after the installation of UVGI devices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly residents living in nursing homes that are equipped with monitoring systems for respiratory infections.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those in nursing homes that do not wish to install UVGI devices or are undergoing major structural changes during the study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory infections in nursing home residents, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of UVGI for infection control is established, this specific application in nursing homes is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar settings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Center Inclusion criteria: Elderly Nursing homes (ENH): * Having a system for monitoring cases of upper and lower respiratory infections among their residents. * Agreeing to take part in the study * Undertaking to comply with the protocol * Accepting the installation of UVGI devices * Undertaking to provide all residents or their legal guardians/curators with an individual information leaflet. Center Exclusion criteria: ENH: * Not wishing to be equipped with UVGI devices in all rooms considered necessary to be equipped by the investigators * Having planned a major change to the structure (extension, renovation, closure, requalification, etc.) during the course of the study, which could affect the study population and/or UVGI air treatment devices. Individual Inclusion criteria: All residents present in one of the participating ENH at the start of each of the two study periods, or arriving in one of the participating ENH during one of the two periods, will be eligible Individual Exclusion criteria : Residents of the ENH included in the study who have expressed (personally or through a relative or legal representative) the wish that their personal data not be used for the study will not be included in the study.
Where this trial is running
Beaulieu and 11 other locations
- EHPAD Notre Dame — Beaulieu, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD du Centre hospitalier du Pays de Craponne sur Arzon — Craponne-sur-Arzon, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Paradis — Espaly-Saint-Marcel, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD du Centre hospitalier Pierre Gallice — Langeac, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Les Terrasses de la Gazeille — Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Les Patios du Velay — Le Puy-en-Velay, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Nazareth — Le Puy-en-Velay, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Saint-Joseph — Le Puy-en-Velay, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD L'Age d'Or — Monistrol-sur-Loire, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Résidence Sigolène — Sainte-Sigolène, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Saint Jacques — Saugues, France (Recruiting)
- EHPAD Marie Goy — Vorey, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cyril CORNILLE, MD — Hôpital Emile Roux, le Puy en Velay
- Study coordinator: Emilie GADEA, PhD
- Email: emilie.gadea@ch-lepuy.fr
- Phone: +33 (0)4.71.04.31.27
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.