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NCT Number: NCT03647397

PECO Air Purification in Hospital Rooms to Improve Health Outcomes for Pediatric Respiratory Distress

This study will investigate the efficacy of a novel air purification technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), has on pediatric patients hospitalized for respiratory distress. The study will take place at Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue where all 23 pediatric rooms will be outfitted with portable PECO air purifying units. The main outcomes are the length of stay and progression to ICU, which will be compared with historical controls.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthma Bronchial Diseases Bronchiolitis Bronchitis Dyspnea Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Respiration Disorders Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

1 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue

Rockford, Illinois, 61103, United States

About this study

The goal of this study is to assess whether using PECO to purify air in a hospital can improve health outcomes for pediatric patients with respiratory distress.

The results of this study will be used in three primary ways:

  • As evidence to support an installation of PECO in hospital HVAC systems to improve the standard of care for patients with respiratory distress
  • Towards dissemination efforts through publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presentation at national and international conferences
  • For informing healthcare providers and stakeholders

There are no plans to repeat this study with other hospital partners

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All pediatric patients who are admitted to the Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue following the Start Date and have infectious or non-infectious respiratory distress as defined by the following ICD codes will be included in the study:

  • J00-J06: Acute upper respiratory infections
  • J09-J18: Influenza and pneumonia
  • J20-J22: Other acute lower respiratory infections
  • J30-J39: Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
  • J40-J47: Chronic lower respiratory diseases
  • J60-J70: Lung diseases due to external agents
  • J80-J84: Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium
  • J85-J86: Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract
  • J90-J94: Other diseases of the pleura
  • J95-J95: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

Exclusion criteria

  • Any patient admitted to the NICU
  • Patients in the ER only
  • Any patient with non-respiratory conditions
  • Adults

Treatment and study plan

Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) for Air Purification

Device

PECO air purifiers from Molekule will be placed in every patient room. Health metrics will be tracked for patients whose diagnosis is respiratory distress.

Primary outcomes

  1. Length of stay

    Time frame: 5 months

    Total length of hospital stay for patient

Secondary outcomes

  1. Readmission rate

    Time frame: 1 months

    Rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Molekule

Industry

Collaborators

  • Mercy Health System

Registry information

Official study title

Use of PECO Air Purification in Hospital Rooms to Improve Health Outcomes for Pediatric Respiratory Distress

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Aug 27, 2018
Registry last updated
May 17, 2019

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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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