Procurement of Human Specimens for the Evaluation of Early Markers of Sepsis

Procure blood specimens from individuals presenting to the emergency department (ED) with signs and /or symptoms of systemic infection or sepsis. The samples will be used for research and development activities related to sepsis, infections, etc.

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Key information

Conditions

Infection Disease Attributes Emergencies Infections Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sepsis Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

18 yrs of age or older
For women of child bearing years: not known to be pregnant
Blood culture ordered as part of the ED, ICU (or equivalent) or hospital floor stay.

Exclusion criteria

Previously enrolled in this study
Vulnerable individual
Unable to speak and/or understand English

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Progression of infection to severe sepsis

Time frame: 72 hours

Assessment of the progression of infection to severe sepsis in an ED population who present with signs or symptoms of infection.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Abbott Diagnostics Division

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Observational Study to Procure Human Specimens for Use in the Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis and Other Related Conditions

Acronym: EMOS

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Dec 11, 2012
Registry last updated: Dec 30, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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