Changing Patterns of Candida Infections in Urban Medical Centers

Completed

Conditions studied: Infection, Candida, Non Albicans Species

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the changing patterns of infection caused by Candida species in urban medical centers and its influence on patient outcomes. A retrospective cohort study design will be employed with the main outcome measure being hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes including microbiologic clearance of the infection, duration of hospitalization, and the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay will also be assessed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00366223

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

80

Starts

2006-08-01

Expected to finish

2017-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-06-12

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All hospitalized patients with a positive blood culture for Candida will be eligible.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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