Microbiological Keratitis in a Countryside City of Brazil

July 29, 2009 updated by: Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School

Epidemiologic Characteristics, Predisposing Factors and Microbiological Profile of Infectious Corneal Ulcers in Two Referral Centers in a Countryside City of Brazil

The purpose of this study is to identify the predisposing factors, epidemiological features and clinical and microbiological diagnosis of infectious keratitis in two public referral centers of ophthalmology in a countryside city of Brazil.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

74

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

  • Brazil
    • Sao Paulo
      • Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 15090000
        • Sao Jose do Rio Preto University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

37 patients admitted in two referral ophthalmology centers in a countryside city of Brazil. 37 volunteers were used as a control group.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients admitted with clinical suspicious of keratitis from June 2008 to June 2009 (Keratitis group)
  • 37 volunteers without any ophthalmologic claim, recruited in the two ophthalmology centers listed (Control study group)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • In the Control Study Group, no infectious ocular disease was accepted

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Keratitis group
37 patients with keratitis
Control Study Group
37 control volunteers

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School

Collaborators

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Thiago Lo Genaro, Academic, Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 30, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 30, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Opht2009

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