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NCT Number: NCT07544342

Assessment of Risk Factors for Acquiring Colonization With Candida Auris During an Outbreak in ICU.

The study is aimed to assess the risk factors for acquiring candida auris skin colonization during an outbreak in an ICU.

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Key information

Conditions

Candida Auris Colonization

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Barzilai Medical Center

Ashkelon, Israel

About this study

Candida auris is unique when compared to other pathogenic fungi, as it spreads in the hospital rapidly. Therefore, it can cause healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, it is resistant to antimicrobials and disinfectants and it is persisting on human skin and in the inanimate environment. There are few works listing factors found associated with candida auris candidemia, including longer CVC days, prior antibiotics, mechanical ventilation and longer ICU stay. Most of the research for candida auris risk factor doesn't differentiate colonization and infection, or, focuses on risk factors leading from colonization to infection. The study is aimed to assess the risk factors for acquiring candida auris skin colonization during an outbreak in an ICU.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • hospitalization in ICU
  • Screened for candida auris

Exclusion criteria

  • Age <18 yeas.
  • No data.
  • No candida screen.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Colonization with Candida auris

    Time frame: From hospitalization in ICU until 2 weeks following discharge from ICU, a maximum of 90 days.

    Positive screening for candida auris, taken by nose/ armpits and groin swabs and either directly seeded on a selective medium or by positive PCR.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Barzilai Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 22, 2026
Registry last updated
May 20, 2026

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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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