Analyzing Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections in Patients
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates in Sohag University Hospitals
This study is trying to see how common a specific bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa is in patients with different types of infections to help improve treatment options.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06417593 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the isolation and identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from patients suffering from various healthcare-associated infections, including urinary tract infections, infected burns, ventilator-associated pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and surgical site infections. Using basic microbiological methods such as Gram staining and cultivation on cetrimide agar, samples will be collected under strict aseptic conditions. The goal is to better understand the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of these bacterial isolates to inform treatment strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients admitted to the hospital with healthcare-associated infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Not a fit: Patients who have had infections prior to 48 hours of hospital admission may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, leading to improved treatment protocols for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific observational approach focusing on phenotypic and genotypic characteristics is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Samples from patients with different types of health care associated infections as urinary tract infections, infected burn, ventilator associated pneumonia, blood stream infections and surgical site infections will be obtained under complete aseptic precautions. Exclusion Criteria: * Any infection before 48 hours of patient admission at Hospital
Where this trial is running
Sohag
- Faculty of medicine Sohag university hospital — Sohag, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martina Gamil Fayez, Demonstrator at Microbiology
- Email: martina.gameel@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01272602453
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.