Multiplex Microarray Chip-Based Diagnosis of Respiratory Infections
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Purpose
Background:
- TessArray(Registered Trademark) Resequencing Pathogen Microarray is a new technology that can identify multiple infectious agents in a single specimen. Researchers are interested in determining whether the technology can accurately identify the germs responsible for causing respiratory infections. Respiratory samples, such as sputum or cells and fluid from the lungs, will be collected and studied using this technique.
Objectives:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of using TessArray(Registered Trademark) Resequencing Pathogen Microarray to examine and identify infectious agents in respiratory samples.
Eligibility:
- Individuals at least 2 years of age who are having respiratory samples collected as part of a doctor's evaluation.
Design:
- Participants will be selected from individuals who are providing respiratory samples as part of treatment for an infection or for other medical reasons. A portion of the respiratory sample collected will be used for research purposes.
- Participants will provide a blood sample during or up to 3 days before or after the collection of the respiratory sample.
- Participants may be asked to provide a second blood sample 2 to 12 weeks after the first sample is taken.
- Treatment will not be provided as part of this study.
| Condition |
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HIV Respiratory Infections Fungal Pneumonia Viral Pneumonia Mycobacteria |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Multiplex Microarray Chip-Based Diagnosis of Respiratory Infections |
| Estimated Enrollment: | 250 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2010 |
Respiratory infections have a high associated morbidity and mortality, especially in immunocompromised patients. To initiate effective treatment of respiratory infections, it is essential that a rapid and thorough laboratory analysis of respiratory specimens be performed, given the wide range of pulmonary pathogens that can be detected in this population. Conventional microbiology is time-consuming and cumbersome, and the capability of local laboratories to assess specimens for rare or unusual pathogens is often limited. This study will evaluate if a newer technology can be effectively utilized in the identification of a broader range of infectious agents relative to conventional procedures.
The TessArray(Registered Trademark)-Resequencing Pathogen Microarray (RPM) technology (from TessArae(Registered Trademark), LLC) uses a microarray chip to identify multiple pathogens in a clinical specimen. The technology has had limited clinical application, but early studies have shown its effectiveness in accurately identifying a large number of viral and bacterial organisms. In contrast to conventional microbiological procedures based on phenotypic traits (growth characteristic and enzymatic activity), the TessArray(Registered Trademark) microarray utilizes DNA sequence analysis to detect and identify the species, serotype/subtype, or strain of the infectious agent.
Aliquots of respiratory specimens (initially, specimens collected by bronchoalveolar lavage, BAL) from 200 patients at the NIH Clinical Center and the Washington Hospital Center will be analyzed using the TessArray(Registered Trademark) microarray. The specimens will be collected as part of the patients' routine clinical care. The results of the TessArray(Registered Trademark) microarray analysis will not be available to the clinician and therefore will not have any effect on the clinical care of the patients.
The results of the TessArray(Registered Trademark) microarray analysis from each site will be compared to that site's clinical laboratory results, and the data will be analyzed by site.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 2 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Subjects may be included in this study if they:
- Are 2 years of age and older.
- Are being evaluated for a respiratory infection.
- Are having respiratory specimens collected as part of their clinical evaluation.
- Agree to have specimens stored for future research.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patients unable or unwilling to give informed consent will be excluded from the study.
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Maryellen McManus, R.N. | (301) 451-4647 | mcmanusm2@mail.nih.gov |
| Contact: Jennifer M Cuellar-Rodriguez, M.D. | (301) 451-3787 | cuellarrodrigjm@mail.nih.gov |
| United States, District of Columbia | |
| Washington Hospital Center | Recruiting |
| Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010 | |
| United States, Maryland | |
| National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike | Recruiting |
| Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892 | |
| Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office (PRPL) 800-411-1222 ext TTY8664111010 prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov | |
| Principal Investigator: | Jennifer M Cuellar-Rodriguez, M.D. | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
More Information
Additional Information:
Publications:
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01212042 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 100200, 10-CC-0200 |
| Study First Received: | September 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | December 19, 2012 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
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Pneumonia Pulmonary Pathogens HIV |
Immunocompromised Host Respiratory Infection Mycobacteria |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral Mycobacterium Infections Respiratory Tract Infections Actinomycetales Infections Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections |
Bacterial Infections Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Virus Diseases Infection |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013