CompletedNot Applicable

Clinical Significance of Intra-abdominal Hypertension in Surgical Patients With Severe Sepsis

46 participantsStarted 2009-03

Plain-language summary

* Intra-abdominal pressure(IAP) is defined as a steady state pressure of the abdominal cavity * many studies have proved IAP as a prognostic factor that elevated IAP influences hemodynamics and multiple organs dysfunction * In previous studies, most of them was based on the septic patients of medical diseases. And it is rare about sepsis of surgical diseases such as traumatized or postoperative patients * We hypothesized that intra-abdominal hypertension may affect clinical course such as length of stay of intensive care unit, weaning of mechanical ventilation, proceeding of enteral feeding and mortality * Our study was aimed to investigate prevalence of IAH and risk factors and to analyze clinical course and prognosis influenced by IAH in surgical patients with severe sepsis

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * older than 18-year * agreed on informed consent * diagnosed with severe sepsis Exclusion Criteria: * traumatic injuries on urethra or bladder * open abdomen status

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

effects of intra-abdominal hypertension on clinical course and outcome in surgical patients with severe sepsis

Timeframe: within 60 days after admission in surgical intensive care unit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01784458

SponsorUniversity of Ulsan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-10

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