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Diagnostic Modalities for Severe Odontogenic Infections Using Rapid, Target Enriched Multiplex PCR (TEM- PCR) by Diatherix

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Odontogenic Deep Space Neck Infection
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Target Enriched Multiplex PCR (TEM- PCR)
Diagnostic Test: Microbial culture
Registration Number
NCT03772769
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Target Enriched Multiplex (TEM) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform for the rapid molecular diagnosis and treatment of odontogenic deep space neck infections.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients in whom there is clinical and radiographic evidence of an odontogenic deep space neck infection.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with gross communication between the abscess and the oral cavity will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Subjects with advanced deep space odontogenic infectionTarget Enriched Multiplex PCR (TEM- PCR)Subjects will be diagnosed via two methods: 1. Target Enriched Multiplex PCR (TEM- PCR) and 2. Standard microbial culture.
Subjects with advanced deep space odontogenic infectionMicrobial cultureSubjects will be diagnosed via two methods: 1. Target Enriched Multiplex PCR (TEM- PCR) and 2. Standard microbial culture.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Specificity as assessed by number of participants who had matching results between TEM-PCR and standard microbial cultureBaseline (at the time the sample was obtained from the patient)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Th University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

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