- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01040520
Value of CT-based Autopsy Compared With Conventional Autopsy in ICU Patients
May 28, 2015 updated by: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Computertomography-based Autopsy (Virtopsy) Versus Conventional Autopsy in Patients Dying in Intensive Care Units
The aim of the study is to compare findings generated by CT-based autopsy (Virtopsy) with conventional autopsy and clinical diagnoses.
Therefore all patients dying while receiving treatment in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine will be undergo virtopsy and, if relatives give informed consent conventional autopsy.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Detailed Description
The aim of the study is to compare findings generated by computertomography-based autopsy (Virtopsy) with conventional autopsy and clinical diagnoses.
Therefore all patients dying while receiving treatment in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine will be undergo virtopsy and, if relatives give informed consent conventional autopsy.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Actual)
284
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
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
All patients who die while receiving treatment in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients dying in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine while receiving treatment during the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
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
- Observational Models: Cohort
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Publications and helpful links
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Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
January 1, 2010
Primary Completion (Actual)
July 1, 2010
Study Completion (Actual)
July 1, 2010
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
December 28, 2009
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 28, 2009
First Posted (Estimate)
December 29, 2009
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
May 29, 2015
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 28, 2015
Last Verified
May 1, 2015
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- UKE KIM 2010.1
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