Status:
COMPLETED
A Randomised Controlled Trial of Face Masks and Hand Hygiene in Reducing Influenza Transmission in Households
Lead Sponsor:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborating Sponsors:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Influenza
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of face masks and hand cleaning in preventing the spread of influenza within households
Detailed Description
Randomised controlled trial of surgical masks and alcohol hand wash among approximately 6069 Hong Kong residents who have a household member diagnosed with influenza. Influenza in index member and sec...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Member of family with influenza infected member
Exclusion
- Age less than 2 yr
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
6069 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00425893
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
April 13 2012
Active Locations (1)
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University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China