Status:
TERMINATED
Validation Study of Combined Positron Emission Tomography/Computer Tomography to Diagnose Infection and Inflammation
Lead Sponsor:
Odense University Hospital
Conditions:
Bacterial Infections
Bacteremia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The overall aim is to validate the current use of FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis of infection and inflammation and examine the usefulness of PET/CT applying also other tracers. The results should allow...
Detailed Description
The study include several part projects, each contributing to the evaluation of the value of FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of infection and inflammation. The aims are to establish the diagnostic value i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Part project A
- • Blood culture positive for staphylococcus aureus and unresolved origin of infection.
- Part project B
- Fever of unknown origin
- Referred for FDG-PET/CT at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital.
- Part project C
- Suspected vascular graft infection
- Referred for FDG-PET/CT at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital.
Exclusion
- Patients incapable of giving, refusing or revoking consent
- Patients less than 18 years of age
- Patients from other regions than the Region of Southern Denmark
- Patients who cannot cooperate to PET/CT scan.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00835783
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
October 28 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Odense University Hospital, Dept. of Nuclear Medicine
Odense, Denmark, 5000