Status:
COMPLETED
BK Virus and Renal Dysfunction in Postoperative/Posttraumatic Critically Ill Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ulm
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Wuerzburg
Conditions:
Acute Renal Failure
SIRS
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether acute renal failure is associated with BK virus reactivation in postoperative/posttraumatic critically ill patients with severe SIRS/sepsis and shock.
Detailed Description
Polyomavirus BK virus (BKV) infection and nephropathy is a significant cause of allograft dysfunction in kidney transplantation. Clinical manifestation ranges from BK viremia and nephritis to renal dy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Critically ill, postoperative/posttraumatic patients with threatening acute renal failure
Exclusion
- Life expectancy \< 24 hours
- Participation in other trials
- Known or suspected pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00736827
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
December 4 2015
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Clinic of Anesthesiology
Ulm, Germany, 89070