Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 4:33 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 4:33 AM
NCT ID:
NCT02456818
Brief Summary:
This study aims to evaluate the impact of contact isolation on the rate of hospital-acquired transmissions of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) and the rate of colonization and infection. On the basis of this study, it will be possible to re-evaluate the need for contact isolation for patients colonized or infected with ESBL-EC.
Detailed Description:
The study aims to evaluate the impact of contact isolation on the rate of hospital-acquired transmissions of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and the rate of colonization and infection.
Hematological and oncological wards in hospitals with a non-outbreak setting for ESBL-EC and adhering to at least the following standard of care are eligible for study participation:
* Fecal screening for the presence of ESBL-EC of all patients within 72 hours of each admission by use of a rectal swab or stool sample
* Follow-up fecal screening once a week and within 72 hours of discharge
* Implementation of clinical standards aimed at ESBL-EC decolonization is not allowed on wards participating in this study, including in the context of clinical studies.
Sites will be grouped according to their approach regarding contact isolation (see group description).
As a control for external factors a hand hygiene program, including training and adherence assessments, will be implemented.
Study:
NCT02456818
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02456818