Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticle Gel Versus a Common Antibacterial Hand Gel
Lead Sponsor:
Madigan Army Medical Center
Conditions:
Normal Subjects
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticle gel to a commercialized alcohol-based hand gel on bacterial counts isolated from the hands of 40 volunte...
Detailed Description
The objective of this randomized controlled, double blinded, 2x3 experimental study is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticle gel compared to an alcohol-based hand gel on bacter...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 18 years old
- Ability to read and understand English (for consent purposes)
- Free of clinically evident dermatitis, open wounds, sores, or breaks in hand skin determined by a Visual Skin Scale (VSS).
- Free of hand jewelry or artificial nail enhancements
- Have fingernails that are clean and extend no longer than approximately one (1) mm past the nail bed
Exclusion
- Anyone directly working in a healthcare, public health, or long term residence setting.
- Currently receiving any antibiotics, or on any other in as investigational drug, steroids or immunosuppressive therapy.
- Reports cuts, scratches, or skin disorders, or Dermatitis visualized by the PI/AI using the Visual Skin Scale (VSS).
- Reports any form of current immune disorders such as AIDS, lupus, any cancers (solid or hematopoietic), or other medical conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or an organ transplant recipient.
- Known sensitivities or allergies to silver, alcohol, latex, soap, detergent, antibiotics.
- Any use of artificial nail enhancements or any non-removable rings
- Primary care provider or resident in a setting where someone has known impaired immunocompetence (currently receiving chemotherapy, HIV positive), requires wound care or intravenous management.
- Currently pregnant/lactating or taking care of children under the age of 3 or anyone that requires diaper changing.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00659204
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
April 16 2008
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Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98431