Fournier's Gangrene and the Origin of the Infection as a Prognostic of Morbidity and Mortality, a… (NCT03443544) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fournier's Gangrene and the Origin of the Infection as a Prognostic of Morbidity and Mortality, an Analysis of 121 Patients
Mexico121 participantsStarted 2017-11-01
Plain-language summary
Background:
Fournier's gangrene it's a necrotizing infection of the genital area, with high morbidity and mortality. The site of infection its the origin of the necrotizing fasciitis. There are 4 well known origins of Fournier's gangrene: Testicular, Intestinal, Urinary and cutaneous, and its prognostic value has not been established yet, that's because the lack of case series with adequate number of patients. This is a retrospective study in which we evaluate the prognostic factors of every patient and its mortality compared with its origin area and multiple scores with their survival rates and hospital stay.
Who can participate
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Male Patient
* Fournier's Gangrene
* All patients treated with two antibiotics
* All patients undergone with aggressive debridement
Exclusion Criteria
* Female
* Not having Fournier's Gangrene
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
1
Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index
Timeframe: 0-24 hours
2
Hospital stay ( in days)
Timeframe: 0 to 2 months
3
Couture
Timeframe: 24 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03443544
SponsorHospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez