Status:

COMPLETED

Application of Clinical Metagenomics in the Diagnosis of Ascites

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital Freiburg

Conditions:

Ascites Infection

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Infection of the ascitic fluid is a serious complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. This fluid is often colonized with bacteria that can cause infection of the peritoneum and possib...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female patients ≥ 18 years of age
  • Samples from patients who have ascites puncture to exclude infection
  • Written consent of the patient after clarification

Exclusion

  • Minor patients
  • Non-consenting patients
  • Samples without sufficient residual material after standard diagnostics
  • Samples from patients who have not consented to the examination.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04131751

Start Date

October 1 2019

End Date

October 1 2021

Last Update

November 1 2021

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Institute for Microbiology and Hygiene

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 79104

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