NCT04375410

Brief Summary

During the COVID-19 pandemic after reopening of the country, school, kindergarten and daycare, children have been obligated to do frequent handwash. The study group wished to investigate whether this has had implications on symptoms of dry, red, itchy or sore hands and hand eczema. The investigation was performed within the first and second week after reopening by questionnaires distributed to parents electronically via schools, kindergartens and daycare facilities electronic platforms.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
6,273

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2020

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 22, 2020

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 30, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2020

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 5, 2020

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 10, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

April 1, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

8 days

First QC Date

April 30, 2020

Last Update Submit

March 30, 2021

Conditions

Hand EczemaHand DermatitisCovid19

Keywords

DermatitisHand washHand disinfectionChildrenPediatric

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Dermal reaction to frequent hand wash and disinfection in children

    Dermal symptoms as a result of frequent hand wash and disinfection among children

    9 days

Eligibility Criteria

Age0 Years - 13 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Children i Hjoerring, Aalborg, Rebild or Skanderborg municipaility

You may qualify if:

  • All children returned to daycare, kindergarten or school after covid19 close down of the country

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tine Caroc Warner

Hjørring, North Denmark, 9800, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Borch L, Thorsteinsson K, Warner TC, Mikkelsen CS, Bjerring P, Lundbye-Christensen S, Arvesen K, Hagstroem S. COVID-19 reopening causes high risk of irritant contact dermatitis in children. Dan Med J. 2020 Aug 6;67(9):A05200357.

    PMID: 32800064DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19Dermatitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, ViralPneumoniaRespiratory Tract InfectionsInfectionsVirus DiseasesCoronavirus InfectionsCoronaviridae InfectionsNidovirales InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

  • Soeren Haghstroem, M.D, PhD

    Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Luise Borch, M.D, PhD

    Regional Hospital West Jutland, Herning

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2020

First Posted

May 5, 2020

Study Start

April 22, 2020

Primary Completion

April 30, 2020

Study Completion

May 10, 2020

Last Updated

April 1, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

Locations

DK(1)