Actively Recruiting
Dynamics of Colonization and Infection by Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens in Immunocompromised and Critically Ill Patients
Led by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Updated on 2024-02-14
1000
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
285 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this observational study is to investigate how bacterial populations from the intestine and mouth of patients change during the hospitalization period and evaluate if some populations of specific bacteria increase or decrease the risk of acquiring an infection or becoming colonized by pathogenic bacteria. Participants will have the following samples collected during enrollment: stool samples (maximum 2x/week), blood draws (1x/week), oral swab (1x/week).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dynamics of Colonization and Infection by Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens in Immunocompromised and Critically Ill Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Admission to an intensive care unit or stem cell transplant unit (for allogeneic stem cell transplantation) within previous 24 hours
You will not qualify if you...
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnancy
- History of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Gastrointestinal derivation (colostomy, ileostomy, etc.)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Actively Recruiting
2
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Cesar A Arias, MD, PhD, Msc
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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