Status:

TERMINATED

Validation Study of Combined Positron Emission Tomography/Computer Tomography to Diagnose Infection and Inflammation

Lead Sponsor:

Odense University Hospital

Conditions:

Bacterial Infections

Bacteremia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The overall aim is to validate the current use of FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis of infection and inflammation and examine the usefulness of PET/CT applying also other tracers. The results should allow...

Detailed Description

The study include several part projects, each contributing to the evaluation of the value of FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of infection and inflammation. The aims are to establish the diagnostic value i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Part project A
  • • Blood culture positive for staphylococcus aureus and unresolved origin of infection.
  • Part project B
  • Fever of unknown origin
  • Referred for FDG-PET/CT at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital.
  • Part project C
  • Suspected vascular graft infection
  • Referred for FDG-PET/CT at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital.

Exclusion

  • Patients incapable of giving, refusing or revoking consent
  • Patients less than 18 years of age
  • Patients from other regions than the Region of Southern Denmark
  • Patients who cannot cooperate to PET/CT scan.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00835783

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

December 1 2013

Last Update

October 28 2014

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Odense University Hospital, Dept. of Nuclear Medicine

Odense, Denmark, 5000