The relationship between hand hygiene and rates of acute respiratory infections (ARI) among Umrah pilgrims: A pilot randomised controlled trial

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• Conditions: respiratory infections; COVID-19; Influenza-like illness; Infection - Other infectious diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001287729
• Lead Sponsor: Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-07-15
• Study Start: 2022-10-04
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 446

Inclusion Criteria

• Domestic Umrah and Hajj pilgrims (i.e., residents of Saudi Arabia) of all genders aged 18 years or above .
• Have provided signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

•Children aged <18 years.
•Participation in another clinical trial investigating a medical intervention that may interfere with study outcome measures like proven viral RTI.
•Those who have flu-like symptoms during the time of recruitment.
•Known contraindication to HH product (e.g., allergy to any component of HH product).
•Individuals not having a full mental capacity to comprehend the consent form.
•Those who refuse to sign the consent form

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified