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Modulation of Molecular Fingerprinting in Pediatric Sepsis

Modulation of Molecular Fingerprinting in Pediatric Sepsis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02055105
Enrollment
50
Registered
2014-02-04
Start date
2014-03-31
Completion date
2027-10-31
Last updated
2025-11-12

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Conditions

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Keywords

Pediatric Sepsis

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to demonstrate the sensitivity and specificity of detecting circulating micro RNA (miRNA) biomarkers in pediatric septic patients. It will also follow expression and modulation of levels in response to therapy in comparison to current biomarkers.

Detailed description

This study will aid in the evaluation of determining the accuracy of these miRNAs in pediatric patients and help in establishing pilot data for additional studies in the future. The testing will include blood samples, urine samples and buccal swabs from patients who meet eligibility at 5 time points to analyze biomarkers. Study participants will receive standard of care with antimicrobials and any additional appropriate cardiovascular or respiratory support per the clinical team. The samples will collected and stored at -80 until analysis can be performed. In addition to, during the course of the hospitalization, the enrolled patient will have data collected to calculate severity scores, including updated Pediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM III) scores and simplified Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System(TISS-28) scores. All patient information will be de-identified. A standard procedure manual will be developed detailing the methods for data collection and entry. Data will be recorded in a de-identified manner on a Microsoft Excel database on a secure institutional server by the institutional staff. Data will then be analyzed to determine correlation of biomarkers to morbidity and mortality for these patients.

Interventions

PROCEDUREmiRNA in Sepsis

miRNA in Sepsis

Sponsors

Phoenix Children's Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age 1 through 18 years * Patients admitted to the PICU with concerns for sepsis or those developing sepsis during their admission to the hospital. * Patients must be enrolled int he study from arrival time tot he ED up to 24 hours from the time of initiation of antibiotic therapy for treatment of sepsis or septic shock. * Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients \<1 year of age and greater than 18 years of age.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Risk of MortalityDuration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 weeksWill compare PRISM 3 scores from baseline to hospital discharge.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Organ FailureDuration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 weeksWill compare sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scores throughout hospitalization.
Organ DysfunctionDuration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 weeksWill compare pediatric multiple organ dysfunction scores (PMODS) throughout hospitalization
Patient acuityDuration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 weeksWill assess TISS-28 scores throughout hospitalization.

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactFrederick A Willyerd, MD
fwillyerd@phoenixchildrens.com6029331784
Backup ContactAlthaia Calla G Ignacio, BSN, MD
aignacio@phoenixchildrens.com6029333795

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026