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Bedside rapid diagnostic test using reagent strip to delineate exudate and transudate in body fluids - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083088
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-03-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R888- Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Saveetha Medical College And Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.sample of ascitic and pleural fluids 2 samples from Individuals/pateints presenting with suspected systemic dysfuction or conditions due to infection/inflammatory etiology.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with contraindications to ascitic tap or pleural tap or those unable to provide consent. 2.Insufficient volume of fluid collected. 3.hemorrhagic fluid/fluid contaminated with excess blood.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate and diagnose exudate and transudate in a body fluid quickly without automation to save time and cost effective manner and to start the next step of treatment quickly without any delay for the betterment of patient.Timepoint: 4 Weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare automated gold standard technique with simple reagent strip test. This will significantly enhance diagnostic efficiency by enabling rapid, on-the-spot assessments at the bedside, thus facilitating quicker clinical decision-making & management. This rapid diagnostic tool is expected to improve patient outcomes by enabling more timely & accurate diagnoses, thereby supporting better treatment decisions & enhancing overall patient careTimepoint: 4 Weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJayaganesh P

Saveetha Medical College And Hospital

jayaganeshp71@gmail.com8056035987

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026