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Official title Appropriate Use of Blood Cultures in the Emergency Department Through Machine Learning
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06163781
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to study whether the use of our blood culture prediction tool is non-inferior to current practice and if it can improve certain outcomes in all adult patients presenting to the emergency department with a clinical indication for a blood culture analysis (according to the treating physician). The primary endpoint is 30-day mortality.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age \>= 18 years
- Have a clinical indication for a blood culture analysis (according to the treating physician)
- Have sufficient data recorded (laboratory results and vital sign measurements) for a prediction to be made (at least 20% of the needed parameters)
You likely can't join if
- Central Venous Line (CVL) or Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in situ
- Neutrophil count \< 0.5 \ 109/L
- Candidemia or S. aureus bacteraemia in the past 3 months.
- Most likely diagnosis of endocarditis/spondylodiscitis/infected prosthetic material
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- Not capable of giving informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Amsterdam, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.