The Role of Point-of-care Polymerase Chain Reaction in Managing Nosocomial Pneumonia

The study compares a device that is used for the detection of bacteria and MDR pathogens from skin, soft tissue and nose with the gold-standard (microbiological lab). It is a novel use for this device because it has been used in samples from the lower-respiratory tract.

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Key information

Conditions

Nosocomial Pneumonia Cross Infection Disease Attributes Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Iatrogenic Disease Infections Lung Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Cluj

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

About this study

The purpose of this study is to find out if a POC-PCR device can be use in the diagnosis of hospital acquired pneumonia and ventilation-associated pneumonia.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

patients that are admitted for at least 48 hours
radiological findings typical for pneumonia
signs of infection

Exclusion criteria

patient or patient relatives doesn't accept to enter the study

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Diagnostic Test

no intervention

Primary outcomes

To determine the sensibility and specificity of the device GeneXpert in diagnosis of pneumonia

Time frame: 4 years

Comparison between device and gold standard
Utility of POC-PCR in managing pneumonia

Time frame: 4 years

Decision making in pneumonia management

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jul 3, 2023
Registry last updated: Jul 3, 2023

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