Heparin Binding Protein Versus Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume Kinetics in the Diagnosis … (NCT06993623) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Heparin Binding Protein Versus Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume Kinetics in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of VAP
Egypt80 participantsStarted 2025-09
Plain-language summary
mechanically ventilated for 48 hours or more and subsequently develop ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). After obtaining approval from the local ethical committee at the Faculty of Medicine, El-Minia University, and informed consent from first-degree relatives, patients will be enrolled and classified into two groups based on clinical outcomes: Group A (survivors with successful extubation) and Group B (non-survivors with prolonged mechanical ventilation and/or 30-day mortality). Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is defined as ≥21 days of ventilation. Blood samples will be collected from participants to measure heparin-binding protein (HBP), mean platelet volume (MPV), and the MPV-to-platelet count (PC) ratio. Laboratory analysis will be blinded to the clinical outcome group to ensure objectivity. The study aims to investigate the potential of these biomarkers in predicting prognosis and guiding clinical decisions in patients with VAP.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Patients \< 18 years old\<70years 2. MV for more than 48 h. 3 . Signs of VAP according to clinical and radiological data , Modified Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) will be calculated for the patients and will be included when CPIS \> 6 . Modified CPIS will be calculated without considering culture results.(12)
Exclusion Criteria:
\- . Patients with pre-existing infections or sepsis at ICU admission. 2. Patients with underlying conditions such cancer, chronic liver illnesses, end-stage renal disease, etc. that may impact platelet function or morphology.
3\. primary hematological disorders, disseminated intravascular coagulation. 4.severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count ≤ 20x109 L-1) and receiving platelet transfusion.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
HBP levels in survivors and non survivors patients of VAP measured by ng\ ml using ElISAImmunoassay