Do facemasks make endoscopy safer? cleveland clinic study investigates

NCT ID NCT06006078

Summary

This study measured whether wearing a special facemask during upper endoscopy procedures reduces the amount of tiny airborne particles that could spread germs. Researchers compared 57 patients having these procedures with and without masks, using a particle counter to measure air quality. The goal was to gather evidence about safety practices during medical procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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