A randomised crossover trial of a new, rapid method of detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and comparing against conventional screening: in terms of the efficacy and the effect upon hospital methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection rates, transmission rates and the use of hospital resources

Completed

• Conditions: MRSA colonisation (infection and bacteraemia); Infections and Infestations; Bacterial infection of unspecified site

• Registration Number: ISRCTN75590122
• Lead Sponsor: Guy's and St.Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15000

Inclusion Criteria

All patients admitted to 10 study wards in the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients not wishing to participate in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified