CompletedNot Applicable

18-FDG PET/CT Imaging and Clinical Decisions in Infective Endocarditis

France150 participantsStarted 2015-04-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of 18-FDG positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging in the management of patients with suspected or proven IE in detecting cardiac valve damages and other extracardiac complications. The study will evaluate whether this procedure can change the clinical decisions (treatments, valve surgery, patients' overall care) and modify the diagnosis of IE.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Subjects aged ≥ 18 years
. Presenting IE "Duke-Li definite - Duke-Li possible" or strong suspicion of IE "Duke-Li not definite or possible, with initiation of IE antibiotic therapy".
. Transthoracic or transesophageal ultrasound performed.
. A stable clinical condition which does not require immediate surgery or contraindicate patient mobilization
. Absence of cardiac surgery for the current IE episode
. Covered by the French health insurance system
. Having given and signed the written study informed consent to the study.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Proportion of patients with a change in IE therapeutic plan

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02287792

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-04

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