Purpose of this Study
During the hospital stay, the study team will collect small blood samples up to three times. The team will also gather information about your health from your medical records.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
People can join this study if they are 18 years or older and are staying in the hospital. They must have had a very serious injury or a sudden loss of blood flow and be at risk for a serious body reaction called SIRS. People can also join if they already have SIRS caused by a severe injury or sudden loss of blood flow.
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
This study is being done to learn more about a substance called extracellular RNA in very sick surgical patients. Some of these patients have a serious body reaction called SIRS or may be at risk for it. Researchers will measure this substance in the blood to see how it changes as a patient gets better or worse during their illness.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
Yes
Study Details
Full Title
Measurement of Extracellular RNA in Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Severe Trauma, and Acute Ischemia Patients
Principal Investigator
Patricia
Martinez Quinones
Protocol Number
PRO00118086
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment