Inflammation and Infection in Trauma, Role in Posttraumatic Complications

September 16, 2005 updated by: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between trauma, the immune system, biochemical changes in the first 24 h and subsequent complications and mortality

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The immune system plays a role in the development of complications after severe trauma, but we do not know how. Equally, biochemical changes measured in the blood after trauma (eg. bloodglucose, GC-globulin, coagulation parameters etc.) may predict the prognosis and the degree of complcations. Two significant complications are infection and organ failure, which may prolong hospitalisation and increase mortality.

In the study we collected samples from blood and body surfaces to determine changes in cytokines, biochemistry, bacterial flora, and subsequent complications. We compare the changes in between groups of the cohort.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

380

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
        • Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical suspicion of multiple trauma
  • Age >/= 18 years
  • Direct referral from scene of accident

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Major burn injury
  • HIV positiv
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Jakob Stensballe, MD, Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2003

Study Completion

September 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2005

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KF 01-160/02 Main

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