Use of Infrared Spectroscopy in Septic Arthritis Diagnosis (SynoFAST)

April 24, 2017 updated by: Rennes University Hospital
The main objective of this study is to assess the ability of Fiber-optic Evanescent Wave Spectroscopy (FEWS) to discriminate synovial fluids samples of septic arthritis patients from other causes of joint effusion by analyzing ex vivo joint fluid samples collected during routine clinical care.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

611

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

      • Rennes, France, 35033
        • CHU de Rennes

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

Probability Sample

Study Population

patients benefiting from joint fluid puncture for diagnostic purposes in the rheumatology hospitals participating in the study

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients benefiting from joint fluid puncture for diagnostic purposes in the rheumatology hospitals participating in the study
  • patients over 18 year old,
  • patients who received information about the protocol and have not expressed opposition to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients opposing the study,
  • patients aged below 18 year old
  • Protected major (safeguard justice , trusteeship and guardianship) and persons deprived of liberty

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Diagnosis of the cause of joint effusion
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months
The final diagnosis of the cause of joint effusion is made by the clinician based on the clinical and laboratory data : septic arthritis or other causes of arthritis.
through study completion, an average of 6 months

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

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 4, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

August 9, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 25, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2017

Last Verified

July 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 35RC13_8815

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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