Does the use of the operating microscope cover, decrease the number and type of bacteria found on the surgeon's gloves in otological procedures?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN55939224

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-05-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Otological procedures Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Interventions

Prospective computer randomised controlled trial: 1. Operating microscope covers 2. Alcowipes

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 40 Patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
A reduction in time consumption and expense in applying operating microscope covers.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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