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Pseudomonas InfectionsMIPSANCT03044223

Monocyte Profiles in Critically Ill Patients With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Sepsis

An observational study of Pseudomonas Infections and Pseudomonas Septicemia, run by University of Ulm at 1 site in Germany.

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Trial summary

The present study focuses on patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PSA) sepsis. The aim of the present study is to find out whether the M1 (pro-inflammatory) or M2 (anti-inflammatory) phenotype predominates in blood monocytes in critically ill patients with PSA-sepsis, and whether the severity of sepsis and outcome is… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Aug 2014to Dec 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 90 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Critically ill patients with sepsis with microbiologically proven infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Who may be able to join

  • age > 18 years
  • critically ill patients with sepsis
  • microbiologically proven infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Who cannot join

  • life expectancy < 24 hours
  • participation in other studies

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Clinic of Anesthesiology

    Ulm, 89070

    Manfred Weiss, MD, MBA, +49-(0)731-500-60226, manfred.weiss@uniklinik-ulm.de

    Eberhard Barth, MD, +49-(0)731-500-60050, eberhard.barth@uniklinik-ulm.de

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About this study

Official title: Phenotypical Und Functional Characterization of Macrophages in Critically Ill Patients With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Induced Sepsis

The present study focuses on patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PSA) sepsis. The aim of the present study is to find out whether the M1 (pro-inflammatory) or M2 (anti-inflammatory) phenotype predominates in blood monocytes in critically ill patients with PSA-sepsis, and whether the severity of sepsis and outcome is associated with distinct monocyte phenotype and function.

Read the detailed description

During bacterial related sepsis, one of the key playing cells are macrophages, monocytes and T-lymphocytes (Hotchkiss et al., 2003). Macrophages and monocytes are supposed to be essential for the septic reaction to Gram-negative bacteria (Hotchkiss et al. 2003). Generally, there are two dominant types of macrophages: the pro-inflammatory M1 macrophage and the anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage (Mantovani et al., 2006). Similar to this macrophage characteristics, monocytes can also be categorized into pro-or anti-inflammatory. These macrophage/monocyte phenotypes can be differentiated in vitro from freshly isolated human blood monocytes using either GM-CSF giving raise to M1 macrophage/monocyte or M-CSF resulting in M2 macrophage/monocyte (Mantovani et al., 2006; Neu et al., 2013). Brunialti et al. (2012) have already demonstrated that the population of antiinflammatory M2 monocytes in septic patients is bigger than the pro-inflammatory M1 population. However, the authors did not further analyze the underlying mechanisms of M2 polarization nor did they identify the sepsis-causing pathogens.

In the present study, monocytes and macrophages of patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PSA) sepsis are characterized by their surface marker expression profile via flow cytometry and cytokine pattern by ELISA in vivo and after ex-vivo LPS stimulation. In addition, an ex-vivo model system for PSA induced sepsis is validated. Blood of critically ill patients in the ICU infected with PSA is sampled to isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Blood monocytes are analyzed for surface marker expression to determine the relative proportions of M1 and M2 monocytes in these patients and in healthy controls by flow cytometry

Keywords
pseudomonas aeruginosa, critically ill patient, sepsis, monocyte, macrophage, cytokine, severity of disease
Medical subject headings
Pseudomonas Infections, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Critical Illness

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Monocyte surface marker expression in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis

    Monocyte type 1, type 2 surface marker expression

    Measured: two years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Cytokine concentrations in serum and production after ex-vivo stimulation of isolated monocytes of critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis with LPS

    IL-8 and IFN-gamma

    Measured: four years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Feb 2017 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2014
  3. Primary completionNov 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03044223
Sponsor's protocol ID
PSA_Sepsis_M_1_2
Acronym
MIPSA
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
2 Feb 2017
Last updated
17 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Brunialti MK, Santos MC, Rigato O, Machado FR, Silva E, Salomao R. Increased percentages of T helper cells producing IL-17 and monocytes expressing markers of alternative activation in patients with sepsis. PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e37393. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0037393. Epub 2012 May 31.

    PubMed 22693573
  • Hotchkiss RS, Karl IE. The pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jan 9;348(2):138-50. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra021333. No abstract available.

    PubMed 12519925
  • Mantovani A, Sica A, Locati M. New vistas on macrophage differentiation and activation. Eur J Immunol. 2007 Jan;37(1):14-6. doi: 10.1002/eji.200636910.

    PubMed 17183610
  • Neu C, Sedlag A, Bayer C, Forster S, Crauwels P, Niess JH, van Zandbergen G, Frascaroli G, Riedel CU. CD14-dependent monocyte isolation enhances phagocytosis of listeria monocytogenes by proinflammatory, GM-CSF-derived macrophages. PLoS One. 2013 Jun 11;8(6):e66898. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0066898. Print 2013.

    PubMed 23776701

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pseudomonas Infections and Pseudomonas Septicemia, run by University of Ulm at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Manfred Weiss, MD, MBA (+49 731 500 60226, manfred.weiss@uniklinik-ulm.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Monocyte surface marker expression in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis (time frame: two years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03044223, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jan 2024.

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