Status:

UNKNOWN

Evaluation of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Severe Burn and Trauma Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of South Alabama

Conditions:

Burns

Trauma

Eligibility:

All Genders

19-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the level of mitochondrial dysfunction several patient populations: Burn, trauma, and control group of healthy volunteers. Study hypothesis: Increased plasm...

Detailed Description

Increased plasma concentrations of a newly discovered inflammatory mediated, called mtDNA DAMPS associated with the occurrence of multi-organ dysfunction syndrome in severly injured patients. A norma...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Burn injury must be less than 24 hours old at time of initial sampling
  • Burn must be 2nd or 3rd degree and at least 10% TBSA
  • ISS (injury severity score) \> 15

Exclusion

  • Burn injury/trauma injury \> than 24hours old at time of initial sampling
  • Burn \< 10% total body surface area.
  • Evidence of active infection on admission in the burn subjects.
  • \< 19 years of age and \> 70 years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01812941

Start Date

September 1 2011

End Date

December 1 2021

Last Update

May 28 2021

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University of South Alabama Medical Center

Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36617