Diagnostic Performance of an Aspergillus-specific Nested PCR Assay in Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples

April 17, 2020 updated by: Dieter Buchheidt, Heidelberg University

Diagnostic Study Evaluating the Performance of an Aspergillus-specific Nested PCR Assay in Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples of Immunocompromised Patients for Detection of Central Nervous System Aspergillosis

Multicentre, diagnostic study evaluating the performance of an aspergillus-specific PCR in cerebrospinal fluid samples of immunocompromised patients for identification of central nervous system aspergillosis.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

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

    • Baden-Würrtemberg
      • Freiburg, Baden-Würrtemberg, Germany, 79106
        • Freiburg University Hospital
      • Mannheim, Baden-Würrtemberg, Germany, 68167
        • Mannheim University Hospital
    • Brandenburg
      • Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany, 15236
        • Frankfurt (Oder) General Hospital

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

Probability Sample

Study Population

Immunocompromised patients at risk for invasive aspergillosis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Host factors
  • Informed consent

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Proven/probable CNS IA
Immunocompromised patients with proven/probable invasive CNS Aspergillosis based on modified criteria by the EORTC/MSG
Possible/No CNS IA
Immunocompromised patients with possible/NoIA invasive CNS Aspergillosis based on modified criteria by the EORTC/MSG

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Test sensitivity
Time Frame: one year
one year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dieter Buchheidt, MD, Germany: Mannheim University Hospital, University of Heidelberg

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

September 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2020

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 5, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 5, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 7, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 20, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2020

Last Verified

April 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CSF Aspergillus PCR

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Clinical Trials on Focus: Immunocompromised Individuals at High Risk of Aqcuiring Invasive Aspergillosis

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