Endotracheal Tube Biofilm Investigation Version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Analysis of endotracheal tube biofilm (including type of bacteria, biofilm architecture and structural components) in patients who have been intubated for 5 or more days
IRAS ID
274984
Contact name
Georgia Fleet
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 0 days
Research summary
This study aims to investigate infections acquired in hospital from bacteria growing on commonly used plastic breathing tubes within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Particularly, this focuses on pneumonia or so-called ventilator associated pneumonia. This will be done by analysing bacteria on patients extubated breathing tubes, which are usually disposed of. Those eligible to enter into the study will have been intubated for above or equal to 5 days in the ICU of UCLH. There will be no changes to the patients care.
The study aims to provide invaluable information on the type of bacteria growing, so we might in the future better understand how to reduce infection rates. These kinds of infections are common and thus are an important area of research in our department. The aim is to eventually use data found in this study to be able to reduce the chance of infection and improve outcomes and experiences for patients.
REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/LO/0909
Date of REC Opinion
8 Mar 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion