At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 1,302 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Copper impregnated linenother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Effect of Copper Impregnated Textiles on Healthcare Associated Infections and Antibiotic Use in a Single Intensive Care Unit
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Copper impregnated linen for Hospital Acquired Infection. Completed, enrolled 1,302 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a prospective Infection Control study comparing rates of antibiotic usage and infections in the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) in beds with copper impregnated linens versus regular linens.
Study Details
Study Typeobservational
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHospital Acquired Infection
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsCupron Inc.
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartJan 2014
First PostedJan 2015
Primary CompletionAug 2015
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 30, 2015
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2014
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.6 yearsPosted 11.4 years ago
Interventions
Copper impregnated linenother
Copper impregnated linen was used in place of regular linen on one ward (out of two) for each period of the study. Each study period lasted for 23 weeks. After the washout period (3 weeks) the wards were switched.