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NCT Number: NCT00425893

A Randomised Controlled Trial of Face Masks and Hand Hygiene in Reducing Influenza Transmission in Households

This study will test the effectiveness of face masks and hand cleaning in preventing the spread of influenza within households

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Key information

Conditions

Influenza Infections Influenza, Human Orthomyxoviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

About this study

Randomised controlled trial of surgical masks and alcohol hand wash among approximately 6069 Hong Kong residents who have a household member diagnosed with influenza. Influenza in index member and secondary infection will be documented with rapid influenza tests and PCR. Minimal risk to participants.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Member of family with influenza infected member

Exclusion criteria

  • Age less than 2 yr

Treatment and study plan

hand hygiene

Behavioral

alcohol-based hand wash

Health education

Other

Proper nutrition, etc.

face masks

Device

face masks

Primary outcomes

  1. secondary influenza infection

    Time frame: 7 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fed

Collaborators

  • The University of Hong Kong

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jan 23, 2007
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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