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Understanding and Addressing Variations in HAIs After Durable Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03749434

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Official title

Understanding and Addressing Variations in Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) After Durable Ventricular Assist Device Therapy

Brief summary

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Substantial center variability exists in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates following durable ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation for patients with advanced heart failure. Preliminary evidence suggests that this variability may be related to process (e.g., pre-operative intranasal mupirocin), provider (e.g., surgeon technique, physician teamwork), device, (e.g., centrifugal vs. axial flow), and center specific (e.g., infection prevention strategies and resources) factors. The investigators will undertake a mixed methods study to: (1) identify determinants of center-level variability in HAI rates, (2) develop a comprehensive understanding of barriers and facilitators for achieving low center HAI rates, and (3) develop, iteratively enhance, and disseminate a best practices toolkit for preventing HAIs that accommodates various center contexts.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT03749434
Recruitment status
Completed
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of Michigan
Other
Enrollment
34,958 participants

Conditions and interventions

Interventions

Not listed

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Feb 3, 2019
Primary completion
Jun 29, 2024
Completion
Jun 29, 2024
Last update posted
Jul 22, 2024

2019 – 2024

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan 48109

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