suPAR to Guide Antibiotics in Emergency Department (NCT03717350) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 2/3
suPAR to Guide Antibiotics in Emergency Department
Greece220 participantsStarted 2018-10-27
Plain-language summary
The aim of the current study is to evaluate suPAR - guided medical intervention, consisting of early antibiotic administration at the emergency room for presumed infection and sepsis and evaluate the impact of this intervention to the patients' final outcome. Since the traditionally used biomarkers (PCT, CRP) and scores (SOFA score) for early recognition of severity of infection fail to achieve maximum accuracy in all cases, suPAR levels are assessed as a probably better prognostic rule for early recognition of severe infections. The primary study endpoint will be the comparative efficacy of the early suPAR-guided administration of antibiotics versus standard practice on 28-day mortality.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Written informed consent provided by the patient or by their legal representative in case of patients unable to consent
. Age equal to or above 18 years
. Male or female gender
. Clinical suspicion of infection
. qSOFA equal to 1 point
. suPAR blood level equal or above 12 ng/ml
Exclusion criteria
. Denial to consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The efficacy of the applied intervention versus standard practice on the early worsening of the patient.