Current Clinical Trials
Investigator Initiated: Evaluating the effectiveness of copper-fabricated surfaces in reducing healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit.
Eric Leroux, MD- Rancho Mirage, CA
- study started February 2025
- Eric Leroux, MD
- Currently not accepting new patients
Description
Summary
The project will assess the impact of copper-fabricated surfaces on three outcomes in the ICU: rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); microbial burden and HAI-related mortality. Retrospective data will be collected regarding HAIs prior to the intervention. The intervention will be phased in, and consists of installation of copper items in ICU rooms (IV poles, light switches, bathroom fixtures, bedside tabletops, etc.). Pre-intervention data dates are January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Post intervention data will be collected to assess the potential impact of copper surfaces on the rate of HAI and other outcomes. Estimated post intervention dates are September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026.Official Title
Evaluating the effectiveness of copper-fabricated surfaces in reducing healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit.Lead Scientist at Eisenhower Health
Eric Leroux, MDClinical Study Details
- Currently not accepting new patients
- study started February 2025
- Investigator Initiated
- November 14, 2025
