UV light could shield elderly from deadly lung infections
NCT ID NCT06569160
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether special UV lights placed in nursing homes can reduce serious respiratory infections like pneumonia and COVID-19 in elderly residents. About 1,200 people across 12 French nursing homes will take part. The goal is to see if cleaning the air with UV light can prevent severe illness, hospital stays, or death.
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Locations
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EHPAD L'Age d'Or
RECRUITINGMonistrol-sur-Loire, 43120, France
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EHPAD Les Patios du Velay
RECRUITINGLe Puy-en-Velay, 43000, France
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EHPAD Les Terrasses de la Gazeille
RECRUITINGLe Monastier-sur-Gazeille, 43150, France
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EHPAD Marie Goy
RECRUITINGVorey, 43800, France
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EHPAD Nazareth
RECRUITINGLe Puy-en-Velay, 43000, France
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EHPAD Notre Dame
RECRUITINGBeaulieu, 43021, France
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EHPAD Paradis
RECRUITINGEspaly-Saint-Marcel, 43000, France
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EHPAD Résidence Sigolène
RECRUITINGSainte-Sigolène, 43600, France
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EHPAD Saint Jacques
RECRUITINGSaugues, 43170, France
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EHPAD Saint-Joseph
RECRUITINGLe Puy-en-Velay, 43000, France
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EHPAD du Centre hospitalier Pierre Gallice
RECRUITINGLangeac, 43300, France
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EHPAD du Centre hospitalier du Pays de Craponne sur Arzon
RECRUITINGCraponne-sur-Arzon, 43500, France
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