Multicenter Study of Tetanus Patients in Fujian Province of China

November 14, 2019 updated by: Xiuling Shang, Fujian Provincial Hospital

Background: Tetanus is a life-threatening disease in developing countries, and accompanied by a high mortality rate. China is the world's largest developing country, and Fujian Province is a typical coastal province in China with a relatively developed economy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the epidemiology, incidence and management of tetanus in Fujian Province and to understand the current treatment and prognosis of tetanus patients in China.

Methods: This was a retrospective multicenter observational study of patients who presented with a clinical diagnosis of tetanus at 5 general hospitals in Fujian. Data was analyzed using computer software system.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

95

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

  • China
    • Fujian
      • Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350000
        • Fujian Provincial 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

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study included all patients of all age groups and both sexes who presented with a clinical diagnosis of tetanus.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • This study included all patients of all age groups and both sexes who presented with a clinical diagnosis of tetanus.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Outcomes of the tetanus patients
Time Frame: 2008-01-01~2018-10-31
The survival data of tetanus patients.
2008-01-01~2018-10-31

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The hospitalization time.
Time Frame: 2008-01-01~2018-10-31
The total length of hospitalization and the length of stay in the ICU.
2008-01-01~2018-10-31

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Fujian Provincial Hospital

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 (Actual)

July 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

October 31, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 13, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 14, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

November 18, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 18, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 14, 2019

Last Verified

November 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • K2018-09-005

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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