SEP-SEQ Trial - Determining the Etiology of Sepsis Using an Infectious Disease Diagnostic Sequencing Assay
Completed
- Conditions
- Sepsis
- Registration Number
- NCT02730468
- Lead Sponsor
- Karius, Inc.
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the Karius Infectious Diseases Plasma Sequencing Assay in patients who present to the emergency room with sepsis.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 350
Inclusion Criteria
-
18 years or older
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Meet 2 of 4 sepsis criteria
- Temperature > 38C or < 36C
- Heart rate > 90 bpm
- Respiratory rate >20 or PaCO2 <32mmHg
- WBC >12000/µL or < 4000/µL or > 10% bands
Exclusion Criteria
- Inability to understand instructions and comply with study-related procedures
- Any condition that in the opinion of the treating physician will prevent the subject from completing the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accuracy of sequencing assay in diagnosing etiology of sepsis 7 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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How does the Karius NGS plasma assay identify sepsis pathogens compared to traditional methods?
What biomarkers correlate with Karius assay results in sepsis patients for targeted antimicrobial therapy?
Are there specific molecular signatures in sepsis subtypes that enhance the diagnostic accuracy of the Karius assay?
What adverse events are associated with molecular diagnostics like the Karius assay in sepsis management?
How do NGS-based diagnostics like Karius compare to PCR and blood cultures in sepsis etiology determination?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Stanford University Hospital
🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States