Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Elution Swab (ESwab) and Amies Transport Swabs for Screening Patients for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Colonization
Lead Sponsor:
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Collaborating Sponsors:
McMaster University
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Conditions:
Eluted Swab
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
1.To assess whether the Elution swab (ESwab) is superior to Amies transport swabs for the detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) in ...
Detailed Description
MRSA is a major cause of nosocomial and life threatening infections. Infections with MRSA have been associated with a significantly higher morbidity, mortality and costs than methicillin-susceptible S...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hospitallized patients known to be colonized with MRSA/VRE
Exclusion
- Unable to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00941122
Start Date
July 1 2009
End Date
March 1 2011
Last Update
July 20 2011
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph's Healthcare
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6