AI and AR join forces to teach better handwashing

NCT ID NCT07280026

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-powered augmented reality system can improve hand hygiene training better than standard videos and feedback. About 1000 participants, including healthcare workers and students, will be randomly assigned to either the AI system or standard training. The goal is to see if the AI system leads to cleaner hands and better hygiene knowledge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Edge AI-based augmented reality hand hygiene training system
What this could lead to: If effective, this system could provide a scalable, personalized way to train hand hygiene, potentially reducing infections in hospitals and schools.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial testing training effectiveness, not a direct treatment. The AI system may not improve hygiene more than standard methods, and results may not apply to all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Education nosocomial infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HAND HYGIENE TRAINING HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIS) INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Shatin, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITING

Hung Hom, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tongji Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Wuhan, Hubei, China

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