Analysis of factors influencing the colonization of a newly opened hospital with (antimicrobial resistant) microorganisms and the development of nosocomial infections.

Analysis of factors influencing the colonization of a newly opened hospital with (antimicrobial resistant) microorganisms and the development of nosocomial infections. - KARMIN

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00012675

Enrollment

22500

Registered

2017-07-24

Start date

2017-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Nosocomial infections

Interventions

Group 1: Cleaning of wards using soap-based detergent for 5 months. The first month serves as wash-in phase. Group 2: Cleaning of wards using desinfectant for 5 months. The first month serves as wash-

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patientes from included wards

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: For the hospital microbiome part of the study: Patients who are who are incapable of giving consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of nosocomial infections between July 1st 2017 and August 31st 2018. Is incidence is measured within the 4 months following a wash-in phase in each case. The time interval of the wash-in phase is not included in the outcome analysis.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Surface colonization rate of S. aureus, E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Enterococcus spp. and C. difficile on standardisied surfaces in relation to different cleaning regimens. The colonization is measured weekly during the complete study period.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactRasmus Leistner

Institut für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin

rasmus.leistner@charite.de030 450 577612

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026