Stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial for the reduction of dialysis associated infections in ambulatory dialysis Centers.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00019815

Enrollment

187664

Registered

2020-02-25

Start date

2019-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

T82.7

Interventions

Group 1: Direct observations of compliance to handhygiene (WHO) and documentation of healthcare associated infections (dialysis associated). Frequent feedback on healthcare associated infections and h

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Dialysis treatment in a participating ambulatory dialysis center

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: /

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Continuous measurement of the incidence of healthcare associated infections (dialysis associated; BSI and shunt infections) until the end of the trial.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Biannual directly observed compliance to handhygiene (WHO) and annual consumption of alcoholic handrub.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactBeate Weikert

Institut für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin Charite-Universitätsmedizin Berlin

beate.weikert@charite.de030 450 577 612

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026