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Study NCT ID:
NCT00870623
Status:
None
Last Update Posted:
2023-09-15 00:00:00
First Post:
2009-03-26 00:00:00
Is Possible Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Procalcitonin and Endotoxin Sequential Levels to Optimize the Treatment of Bloodstream Infections
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Procalcitonin and Endotoxin Sequential Levels to Optimize the Treatment of Bloodstream Infections
Status:
None
Status Verified Date:
2023-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Community-onset BSI have an overall attributable mortality of 10-13% while nosocomial BSI mortality ranges are quite variable from 12-80%. Bloodstream infections are also costly and result in prolonged hospital stays. Nosocomial BSIs have been shown to increase length of stay by 5-25 days and increase costs $23,000 - 40,000 above matched controls. The duration of therapy necessary to clear blood stream infections is unknown and no study has systematically addressed this issue. The use of antimicrobials is also not without consequence. These include financial cost, side-effects, promotion of superinfection (especially Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea), and the promotion of microbial resistance. This study hypothesizes that a procalcitonin (host biomarker) and endotoxin (microorganism biomarker) guided treatment plan could significantly decrease unnecessary exposure to antibiotics in patients with bloodstream infections.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: