Clinical Trial: Kinetics of Biomarkers in Acute Pyelonephritis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Kinetics of Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein and Pyuria in Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis in Women: A Pilot Study

Brief Summary: The objective of this study is to explore the kinetics of biomarkers in 30 adult female patients with uncomplicated acute pyelonephritis.

Detailed Summary: We will measure c-reactive protein, procalcitonin, pyuria and a new blood biomarker (Signature TM) everyday till normalization of these markers in 30 adult female patients with uncomplicated acute pyelonephritis.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva

Current Primary Outcome: Blood and urine biomarkers (procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, SIGNATURE(TM) test, pyuria [ Time Frame: Daily till day 15. ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University Hospital, Geneva

Dates:
Date Received: December 8, 2008
Date Started: December 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 6, 2010
Last Verified: June 2010