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Preventing Respiratory Viral Illness Invisibly

Launched by KENNETH ROCKWOOD · Oct 6, 2021

Trial Information

Current as of June 26, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

Keywords

Far Uvc Long Term Care Respiratory Illnesses Disinfection Methods Viral Infections

ClinConnect Summary

Background: Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of seniors in Canada. Investing in high quality and safe long-term care homes is considered an important healthy aging strategy both here and globally. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the elderly population, especially those with underlying health conditions. Residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities have been particularly vulnerable during this pandemic in Canada and elsewhere. Several approaches have been mandated to mitigate the high transmissibility of the aerosolised SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. These are guided by three key pri...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Exclusion Criteria: LTC residents who do not consent to data collection

About Kenneth Rockwood

Kenneth Rockwood is a distinguished clinical trial sponsor with a robust focus on advancing geriatric medicine and improving health outcomes for older adults. With a commitment to innovative research, he spearheads studies that explore the complexities of aging, cognitive decline, and multimorbidity. Leveraging a wealth of experience in clinical geriatrics, Dr. Rockwood's work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to enhance patient care and inform healthcare policies. His contributions to the field are marked by a dedication to fostering collaborations that bridge academia and clinical practice, ultimately striving to translate research findings into tangible benefits for the aging population.

Locations

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Kenneth Rockwood, MD

Principal Investigator

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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