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NCT00524108 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features in Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infectionsin Adults
A clinical trial of Infection and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 350
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00524108 is a study of Infection and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, below the 718-participant average among 41 other Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00524108, a study of Infection and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 350 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The objectives of this study are: * To describe the incidence of clinical features in adults with internal ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt infections, * To determine the validity of laboratory parameters in adults with internal ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections and * To evaluate the relationship between the timing of shunt re-implantation with the rates of relapse and secondary infection.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00524108
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00524108 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 718-participant average among 41 other Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Infection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00524108 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00524108 about?
NCT00524108 is a clinical study titled "Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features in Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infectionsin Adults". The objectives of this study are: * To describe the incidence of clinical features in adults with internal ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt infections, * To determine the validity of laboratory parameters in adults with internal ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections and * To evaluate the relationshi...
What is the current status of trial NCT00524108?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 350 participants. The study started on 2007-08. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00524108 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Infection, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00524108?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00524108 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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