Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria in Make-up Tools

NCT06821204 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UFUKU-HSH-DA-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In addition to collecting product residues, dirt and oil, makeup products can damage the skin and cause infection as they are a breeding ground for bacteria. Studies investigating the microbiological contamination of makeup applicators have shown that makeup sponges and brushes are a means of transmitting pathogens. Other studies have determined that positive isolates are detected in almost every device taken from makeup tools. In order to draw attention to the source of infection that is not widely known by the public and to instill correct hygiene habits, this study aims to detect pathogenic bacteria in makeup tools used by university students and to evaluate the effectiveness of the hygiene training provided.

Conditions

Health Education

Keywords

Makeup Tools; Pathogenic Bacteria; Hygiene Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Hygiene Control Kit

  A kit designed to perform microbiological analysis in a practical way will be used to reveal the microorganism density and pathogenic microorganism presence in the make-up tools swab sample. The Hygiene Control Kit (Hytech Slide product) is in compliance with the ISO 18593:2004 Standard. The kit is a product that can perform analysis with medium contact from all surfaces for microbiological analysis. It is possible to take samples from all surfaces, personnel, equipment, solid and liquid. Thanks to its 90-degree bendable structure, the medium comes into contact with the surface even on difficult, inclined and narrow surfaces. E.coli and S.Aureus colonies will be counted after incubation.

  two weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Individual information form

  two weeks

Study Arms (2)

Healt Education Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will be given one session (40 minutes) of training on the definition and importance of hygiene, the rules and importance of hand washing, the importance of cleaning make-up materials, which method, material and how often they should be cleaned, and the health risks that may occur if they are not cleaned.

Other: Health education group

Control group

SHAM COMPARATOR

No intervention will be applied to participants in this group.

Other: control group

Interventions

Health education group OTHER

Participants will be given one session (40 minutes) of training on the definition and importance of hygiene, the rules and importance of hand washing, the importance of cleaning make-up materials, which method, material and how often they should be cleaned, and the health risks that may occur if they are not cleaned.

Healt Education Group

control group OTHER

No intervention will be applied to participants in this group.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being registered at Ufuk University School of Nursing,
• Being over 18 and under 30
• Being female,
• Having make-up tools,
• Being volunteer to participate in the research.

You may not qualify if:

• Being male,
• Not having make-up tools,
• Giving up participating in the research,
• Under 18 years old, over 30 years old

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ufuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ufuk University

Balgat, Ankara, 06520, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Education

Interventions

Control Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Officials

• Duygu Akçay, Asst. Prof.

  Ufuk University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Aslı Genç, Asst. Prof.

  Ufuk University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Nedim Sultan, Prof.Dr.

  Ufuk University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: participants and outcome assessors will not be informed about group assignments and will be blinded.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: two groups with a control group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2025
• First Posted: February 11, 2025
• Study Start: March 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 18, 2025
• Study Completion: April 18, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)