Effect of CAUTI Prevention Alert - A Randomized Control Trial
Launched by MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER · Feb 3, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of May 27, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Primary Objectives
* Specific Aim 1: Investigate the effect of a urinary-catheter removal alert on the rate of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
* Specific Aim 2: Investigate the effect of a urinary-catheter removal alert on the number of catheter days.
* Specific Aim 3: Evaluate the effect of a urinary-catheter removal alert on the rate of catheter re-insertion.
* Specific Aim 4: Evaluate the effect of a urinary-catheter removal alert on overall mortality in patients with indwelling catheters.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All admissions with an indwelling urinary catheter will be randomly assigned to intervention vs. control (usual care) conditions.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and pediatric patients
About Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution located in the Bronx, New York, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a principal sponsor of clinical studies, Montefiore fosters a collaborative environment that connects researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to explore cutting-edge therapies and improve health outcomes. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, the center integrates its extensive clinical expertise with robust research capabilities to address a wide range of medical conditions, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical science and clinical practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New York, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jason S Adelman, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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