Association of Cytokines With the Development of Complications in Burn and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) Patients

Joseph M. Still Research Foundation, Inc.65 enrolled

Overview

This study will involve blood draws to test for specific cytokines. The study goal is to gain a better understanding of the role of inflammatory response in the development of specific complications in burn and TENS patients.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Inflammatory Response Multi Organ Failure Nosocomial Infection Deep Vein Thrombosis

Interventions

Blood DrawOTHER

This study will involve blood draws to test for specific cytokines

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * is ≥18 years of age * has been admitted to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital Augusta with a burn diagnosis, or TENS OR SJS diagnosis (confirmed or non-confirmed), with an expected length of stay to be at least 7 days * the subject or their legally authorized representative is able to provide informed consent * has a negative urine or serum pregnancy test at screening (if female and has potential for pregnancy) Exclusion Criteria: * is moribund, or in the opinion of the investigator is not expected to survive * has sustained an electrical burn

Locations (1)

Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital

Augusta, Georgia, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cytokine Response that develops into complications

The number of burn and TENS patients that develop subsequent medical complications

Time frame: up to one year

Central Contacts

Joan Wilson

CONTACT

7063642966 joan.wilson@jmsresearchfoundation.org

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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