Clinician Ability to Predict the Presence of Nosocomial Pneumonia Based on Bronchoscopic Findings

July 17, 2013 updated by: Bryce Robinson, MD, University of Cincinnati

Clinician Ability to Predict the Presence of Nosocomial Pneumonia Based on Macroscopic Examination of Bronchoscopic Findings in Critically Ill Surgical Patients

This study aims to determine whether interpretations of bronchoscopic results enable physicians to successfully predict the presence of pneumonia in traumatically injured patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Pneumonia

Detailed Description

This study aims to determine whether interpretations of bronchoscopic results enable physicians to successfully predict the presence of pneumonia in traumatically injured patients. Bronchoscopies will be videotaped. The clinician doing the procedure will make prediction as to whether the patient, in fact, has pneumonia. In addition, at least one other physician will view the videotape and predict whether the patient has pneumonia.

Once laboratory results are available, the physician predictions will be compared against the definitive laboratory determination

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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

United States
- Ohio
  - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45219
    - University 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

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physicians working in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Critical Care staff and fellows of the Departments of Anesthesia and Surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

Refusal of consent

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

Number of groups / cohorts

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patients receiving bronchoscopy Patients suspected of having pneumonia received bronchoscopy to examine the lungs and to capture alveolar lavage culture

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Presence or absence of hospital-acquired pneumonia Time Frame: At first clinical suspicion of pneumonia. Average of hospital Day 4	When pneumonia is suspected, patient with undergo bronchoscopy. BAL specimens will be submitted to laboratory testing. Laboratory results are the definitive indication of pneumonia, or lack thereof.	At first clinical suspicion of pneumonia. Average of hospital Day 4

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Cincinnati

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Bryce RH Robinson, MD, University of Cincinnati

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

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 17, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

July 22, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)