CompletedNot Applicable

NT-proBNP in ICU Postoperative/Posttraumatic Patients With Shock

Germany51 participantsStarted 2008-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the course of NT-proBNP plasma concentrations in the context of confounding parameters in postoperative/posttraumatic critically ill patients with severe SIRS/sepsis and shock.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Critically ill, postoperative/posttraumatic patients with severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or severe sepsis Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy \< 24 hours * Participation in other trials * Known or suspected pregnancy * Contraindications for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE): severe disease of the esophagus (hernia, strictures, esophageal resection, severe bleeding disorders)

What they're measuring

Pattern of NT-proBNP, Biomarkers and Surface Markers on Leukocytes

Timeframe: 01 July 2008 to 31 Dec 2008

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00736723

SponsorUniversity of Ulm

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2012-08

Results submitted2015-12-02

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