Can glowing germs teach better handwashing?

NCT ID NCT07759037

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a hand hygiene training using fluorescent lotion and UV light can improve and maintain nursing students' handwashing technique over time. First-year nursing students will receive the training and be assessed at several points, from right after the lesson to before their first clinical placements. The goal is to see if this visual feedback method helps students learn and remember proper handwashing, which could reduce infection spread in healthcare settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Fluorescent hand hygiene training using Glo Germ lotion and UV light
What this could lead to: If effective, this training could become a standard method to improve hand hygiene among healthcare students, potentially reducing infection rates in clinical settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-group study without a control group, so results may not be generalizable. The training's long-term durability beyond the study period is uncertain.

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HAND HYGIENE HAND HYGIENE BEHAVIOR HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE HAND HYGIENE EFFECTIVENESS

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