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Recognition of Serious Infections in the Elderly

NCT04516187 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 493

Last updated 2023-08-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The aim of this diagnostic accuracy study is to develop a clinical prediction rule based on signs, symptoms, patient characteristics and blood tests, to be used in ambulatory care to help physicians safely rule out a serious infection in an older patient.

It will be performed in general practices and emergency care departments across Flanders (Belgium).

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

signs and symptoms, blood tests

signs and symptoms as observed by the treating physician + blood tests (CRP, Procalcitonin, White blood cell count)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ann Van den Bruel, MD, PhD · Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU leuven

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-10-16
Primary Completion
2023-08-03
Completion
2023-08-03

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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Diseases

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