Status:
UNKNOWN
Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath Condensates of Septic Patients to Predict Development of Multi-organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Conditions:
Sepsis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Brief Summary
In this proposal, the investigators wish to investigate, identify and validate potential biomarkers in collected exhaled breath condensates (EBC) from patients with sepsis.
Detailed Description
In this proposed project, we will focus on the identification of potential biomarkers in EBC with ability to predict development of multi-organ failure. Currently, no tools could be used to evaluate t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- above 20 years old
- admitted to ICU with the diagnosis of sepsis and treated with mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube
Exclusion
- pregnant
- active malignancy
- in an immunosuppressed status such as HIV disease, neutropenia, being treated with immunosuppressive agents
- expected to have an unavoidable very short life expectancy after admission, i.e., \< 3 days
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01503684
Start Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
January 4 2012
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 100