The Role of Point-of-care Polymerase Chain Reaction in Managing Nosocomial Pneumonia
1 other identifier
observational
60
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The study compares a device that is used for the detection of bacteria and MDR pathogens from skin, soft tissue and nose with the gold-standard (microbiological lab). It is a novel use for this device because it has been used in samples from the lower-respiratory tract.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Feb 2017
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2017
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 18, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 30, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 30, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 3, 2023
CompletedJuly 3, 2023
June 1, 2023
6.3 years
June 18, 2017
June 22, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
To determine the sensibility and specificity of the device GeneXpert in diagnosis of pneumonia
Comparison between device and gold standard
4 years
Utility of POC-PCR in managing pneumonia
Decision making in pneumonia management
4 years
Interventions
no intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with symptoms of nosocomial pneumonia
You may qualify if:
- patients that are admitted for at least 48 hours
- radiological findings typical for pneumonia
- signs of infection
You may not qualify if:
- patient or patient relatives doesn't accept to enter the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Cluj
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Andrei Balan, MD
Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj-Napoca
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- MD, Phd student
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 18, 2017
First Posted
July 3, 2023
Study Start
February 1, 2017
Primary Completion
May 30, 2023
Study Completion
May 30, 2023
Last Updated
July 3, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-06
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share