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Evaluation of Next-Generation Sequencing-based Metabarcoding Versus Culturing for Microbiological Assessment in Infectious Keratitis

Denmark100 participantsStarted 2021-12-09

Plain-language summary

Infectious keratitis is a potential sight threatening condition. In conventional clinical practice culturing is performed in order to identify the causative microbial organism; however in recent years Next Generation Sequencing for the presence of ribosomal DNA from bacteria, fungi, or amoeba has become available. The present study aims to compare conventional culturing with Next Generation Sequencing for identifying microorganism causing keratitis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients with a corneal infiltrate of minimum 2 mm in diameter or of 1 mm diameter within the central 6 mm of the cornea Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients below 18 years of age

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

Number of clinically relevant microorganisms identified using culture or next generation sequencing

Timeframe: 1 year

Comparison of clinically relevant identified microorganisms on a genus level

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05183906

SponsorAarhus University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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