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Copper surfaces on the microbial load

The effect of using copper surfaces on the microbial load in the surrounding areas of patients admitted to the intensive care unit

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180629040279N2
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-11-26
Start date
2021-01-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-11-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Microbial load around the patient.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: To conduct the study, the researchers will refer to the ICU of hospital we will consider 3 beds as intervention and 3 beds as control. In the intervention group, a

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Surrounding areas of patients admitted to the intensive care unit All patients admitted to the intensive care unit, regardless of the duration of hospitalization and its cause

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Already copper allergy wilson disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The amount of microbial load per 100 cm of the surface around the patients. Timepoint: 7-day intervals over five weeks. Method of measurement: Sterile swab sampling.;Number of surfaces around the patient in 2 groups with microbial load less than 250 CFU / 100CM2. Timepoint: 7-day intervals over five weeks. Method of measurement: Sterile swab sampling.;Determination of microbial load of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in the surrounding areas of patients. Timepoint: 7-day intervals over five weeks. Method of measurement: Sterile swab sampling.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Determination of copper side effects for patients and healthcare providers. Timepoint: During the study. Method of measurement: Observation.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMina Mohammady

Islamic Azad University

mina.mohammady@khuisf.ac.ir+98 31 3500 2117

Outcome results

None listed

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