Rapid Identification of Microbial Pathogens in Intra-abdominal Infections Using Multiplex PCR (NCT07562204) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Rapid Identification of Microbial Pathogens in Intra-abdominal Infections Using Multiplex PCR
Germany50 participantsStarted 2018-06-01
Plain-language summary
With this study, the investigators want to determine whether a fast identification of microorganisms causing intra-abdominal infections in patients with suspected hollow organ perforation or peritonitis is possible using a multiplex PCR system (Unyvero A50), a method that allows rapid detection of predefined bacterial and fungal targets directly from clinical samples. Therefore, intra-abdominal peritoneal fluid samples collected during surgery will be analyzed by multiplex PCR and by conventional microbiological culture. The investigators want to determine whether multiplex PCR diagnostics could provide results faster than conventional microbiological methods and deliver additional information on pathogen detection.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* suspected hollow organ perforation
* suspected peritonitis
* patient underwent surgical treatment
* microbiological testing of intra-abdominal fluid was needed
Exclusion Criteria:
* patient in moribund conditions
* patient already enrolled in an interventional clinical trial
* patient under 18
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
1
Time to availability of multiplex PCR result (in days)
Timeframe: Up to 1 day post-sampling
2
Time to availability of conventional microbiological culture result (in days)