Status:

COMPLETED

Neurocognitive Impairment in Pediatric Patients With Meningoencephalitis and Sepsis-associated Encephalopathy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rostock

Conditions:

Critical Illness

Brain Injuries

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-17 years

Brief Summary

Neurocognitive impairment is frequently observed in pediatric patients with meningoencephalitis (ME) and sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) which represent two relevant central nervous system (CNS...

Detailed Description

This is a prospective single-center observational study evaluating the incidence and severity of the neurocognitive impairment in pediatric patients with meningoencephalitis (ME) and sepsis-associated...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • pediatric patients between 1 day and 17 years of age
  • admission to hospital with suspected meningoencephalitis or sepsis \<24 hours after admission or time of diagnosis
  • admission to hospital for minor surgery (herniotomy, osteosynthesis, adenoidectomy)

Exclusion

  • preexisting central nervous system diseases (stroke, hemorrhage, tumor, traumatic brain injury, brain surgery, epilepsy, hydrocephalus)
  • preexisting immunosuppression
  • participation in another interventional study
  • no written informed consent from parents or legal representative

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 3 2020

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04467762

Start Date

August 3 2020

End Date

October 31 2022

Last Update

November 3 2022

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University Medical Center Rostock

Rostock, Germany, 18059