Status:

UNKNOWN

Barrier Function and Production of Inflammatory Cytokines in the Rectal Mucosa in Patients With Septic Shock

Lead Sponsor:

Herlev Hospital

Conditions:

Septic Shock

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Life-threatening infection impairs bloodflow to the gut, thereby causing less delivery of oxygen. This leads to increased formation of different inflammatory and infectious markers. The investigators...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Septic shock

Exclusion

  • Age \< 18 years
  • No next of kin
  • Pathology of the descending or sigmoid colon or rectum
  • Pregnancy
  • 1st degree relatives with inflammatory bowel disease
  • Severe coagulopathy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00378586

Start Date

January 1 2010

Last Update

June 23 2009

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Dept. of Intensive Care 4131

Copenhagen, Denmark, DK-2100