‘iCam’ polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for rapid diagnosis of eye infections

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diagnosis of microbial keratitis/endophthalmitis; Eye Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN17422545
• Lead Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-26
• Last Update Posted: 6 February 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All patients, aged 18 and above, presenting to eye department with a corneal ulcer or suspected endophthalmitis

Exclusion Criteria

Does not meet inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Microbial detection using PCR and conventional culture techniques. The measure is the positive identification of the microbe in the suspected cases of ocular infection. Measured at a single time point.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Ct values (threshold cycle) at time of running array card.