Status:
UNKNOWN
Use of Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Pleural Effusion
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Among several markers of inflammation and sepsis, procalcitonin (PCT) markers is being studied to investigate their accuracy for the diagnosis of bacterial infections. PCT is the prehormone of calcito...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of pleural effusion
- Pleural effusion proved by chest sonography
Exclusion
- Conditions for which thoracentesis are contraindicated
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00172835
Start Date
March 1 2005
Last Update
September 15 2005
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan