Microbial colonization of the hands that may lead to pathogen transmission
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy subjects aged 18–60 years with a natural hand flora count >= 100 CFU/cm^2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating women, or those planning to become pregnant in the near future; 2. Severe systemic diseases; immunodeficiency or autoimmune diseases; active allergic diseases; highly sensitive constitution; 3. Use of hormonal drugs or immunosuppressants within the past month; 4. Skin treatments, cosmetic procedures, or other tests that may affect the results on the hands within the past month; 5. Participation in other hand-related clinical trials within the past three months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total bacterial count on healthcare workers' hands;Dermatitis Index (DI); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
West China Hospital of Sichuan University