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Can glowing germs teach better handwashing?

NCT ID NCT07759037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * First-year nursing students enrolled at Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Kwidzyn during the study period. * Aged 18 years or older. * Able to provide written informed consent. * Able to participate in the planned educational activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy or skin intolerance to Glo Germ™ /gel or similar products. * Current dermatological condition of the hands that precludes the use of fluorescent lotion/gel or repeated handwashing (e.g., severe eczema or open wounds). * Previous participation in a pilot study or an earlier version of the same fluorescent hand-hygiene training at this institution.

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Hand hygiene Hand hygiene behavior Hand hygiene compliance Hand hygiene effectiveness

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