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Study NCT ID:
NCT03378258
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-12-12
First Post:
2017-11-27
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Petechiae In Children (PIC) Study: Defining A Clinical Decision Rule for The Management Of Fever and Non-Blanching Rashes In Children Including The Role Of Point Of Care Testing For Procalcitonin & Neisseria Meningitidis DNA.
Sponsor:
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Petechiae In Children (PIC) Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-12
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:
PIC
Brief Summary:
A fever and a non-blanching rash is a relatively common reason for a child to attend an emergency department. A fever and a non-blanching rash can be an early sign of a life-threatening infection known as meningococcal disease. The aim of the PIC study is to determine how best to diagnose early meningococcal disease in children.
In particular the investigators are interested in researching how quick bedside tests can be used to do this.
In particular the investigators are interested in researching how quick bedside tests can be used to do this.
Detailed Description:
A fever an a non-blanching rash is a relatively common presentation the the emergency department. A minority of children with a fever and a non-blanching rash with have a life-threatening infection. Currently it is very difficult to determine those children that require urgent treatment from those that have a simple viral illness.
The aim of the PIC study is to research how to better diagnose those serious infections earlier.
Data from the study will be used to test the effectiveness of current practice and to identify areas where current practice could be improved.
The aim of the PIC study is to research how to better diagnose those serious infections earlier.
Data from the study will be used to test the effectiveness of current practice and to identify areas where current practice could be improved.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/NI/0169 | OTHER | Research Ethics Committee | View |