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NCT Number: NCT04375410

Consequences of Intensified Handwash and Hand Disinfection Among Children During the COVID19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic after reopening of the country, school, kindergarten and daycare, children have been obligated to do frequent handwash. The study group wished to investigate whether this has had implications on symptoms of dry, red, itchy or sore hands and hand eczema. The investigation was performed within the first and second week after reopening by questionnaires distributed to parents electronically via schools, kindergartens and daycare facilities electronic platforms.

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Key information

Conditions

Hand Eczema COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Covid19 Dermatitis Hand Dermatitis Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

0 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tine Caroc Warner

Hjørring, North Denmark, 9800, Denmark

About this study

During the COVID-19 pandemic Denmark closed down, including schools, kindergartens and daycare. After reopening of the country 5 weeks later obligatory frequent handwash was a requirement from the government and routines has been implemented at all reopened schools, kindergartens and daycare. The study group wished to investigate whether this has had implications on symptoms of dry, red, itchy or sore hands and hand eczema. Also the study group wished to investigate if frequency or use of hand disinfection mattered. The investigation was performed within the first and second week after reopening by questionnaires distributed to parents electronically via schools, kindergartens and daycare electronic platforms. The questionnaire included 20 questions on demographics, frequency of hand wash and use of disinfectants, current and previous symptoms of eczema, atopic dermatitis and dispositions.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All children returned to daycare, kindergarten or school after covid19 close down of the country

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Dermal reaction to frequent hand wash and disinfection in children

    Time frame: 9 days

    Dermal symptoms as a result of frequent hand wash and disinfection among children

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Regionshospital Nordjylland

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • Aalborg University Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Re-opening of the Country and Dermal Consequences of Mandatory Intensified Handwash and Hand Disinfection Among a Danish Pediatric Population During the COVID19 Pandemic

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 5, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 1, 2021

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