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| CDC Grant# 1 U01 CI000439-01 |
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| The University of Hong Kong | OTHER |
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This study will test the effectiveness of face masks and hand cleaning in preventing the spread of influenza within households
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Comparator | health education |
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| 2 | Experimental | hand hygiene |
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| 3 | Experimental | masks and hand hygiene |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| hand hygiene | Behavioral | alcohol-based hand wash |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| secondary influenza infection | 7 days |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Benjamin J Cowling, PhD | The University of Hong Kong | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | China |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 19652172 | Derived | Cowling BJ, Chan KH, Fang VJ, Cheng CK, Fung RO, Wai W, Sin J, Seto WH, Yung R, Chu DW, Chiu BC, Lee PW, Chiu MC, Lee HC, Uyeki TM, Houck PM, Peiris JS, Leung GM. Facemasks and hand hygiene to prevent influenza transmission in households: a cluster randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Oct 6;151(7):437-46. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-151-7-200910060-00142. Epub 2009 Aug 3. | |
| 18461182 |
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| ID | Term |
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| D007251 | Influenza, Human |
| ID | Term |
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| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D009976 | Orthomyxoviridae Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
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| ID | Term |
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| D063373 | Hand Hygiene |
| D008397 | Masks |
| ID | Term |
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| D006920 | Hygiene |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |
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| health education |
| Other |
Proper nutrition, etc. |
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| face masks | Device | face masks |
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| Derived |
| Cowling BJ, Fung RO, Cheng CK, Fang VJ, Chan KH, Seto WH, Yung R, Chiu B, Lee P, Uyeki TM, Houck PM, Peiris JS, Leung GM. Preliminary findings of a randomized trial of non-pharmaceutical interventions to prevent influenza transmission in households. PLoS One. 2008 May 7;3(5):e2101. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002101. |
| D014777 | Virus Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D058257 |
| Surgical Attire |
| D004865 | Equipment and Supplies, Hospital |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D011482 | Protective Devices |
| D000067393 | Personal Protective Equipment |
| D013523 | Surgical Equipment |
| D008420 | Manufactured Materials |
| D013676 | Technology, Industry, and Agriculture |