N/A
Completed N=325
Preventing the Spread of Infection in Nursing Homes
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03319368 ↗Enrolled (actual)
325
Serious AEs
17.2%
Results posted
Mar 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Rates of Staphylococcus Aureus Acquisition: Percentage of Short Stay Participants Who Acquired MRSA or MSSA (or Both) During the Study Period — 17; 8 Participants
Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility of targeting more frequent gown and glove use for specific high risk moments of care in specific nursing home residents in order to prevent Staphylococcus aureus (SA) acquisition and infection.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Rates of Staphylococcus Aureus Acquisition: Percentage of Short Stay Participants Who Acquired MRSA or MSSA (or Both) During the Study Period |
17; 8 | — |
| SECONDARY Rates of Staphylococcus Aureus Transmission: Percentage of Short Stay Participants Who Acquired MRSA or MSSA (or Both) From MRSA/MSSA Transmission From Another Study Participant During the Study Period |
6; 1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Reside in a participating nursing home
Exclusion Criteria
- Identified by nursing home staff as combative or with other behavioral problems which could lead to agitation if approached by project staff
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03319368). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.