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RhabdomyolysisNCT00592657

Incidence of Rhabdomyolysis Among Patients Admitted With Jimsonweed Ingestions

An observational study of Rhabdomyolysis and Myoglobinuria, run by Akron Children's Hospital at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Retrospective chart review to determine the presence of rhabdomyolysis among patients admitted to CHMCA from 1997-2007 with Jimsonweed ingestions and to define possible risk factors predisposing patients to the developement of Jimsonweed-associated rhabdomyolysis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 21 years
Conditions the study is for
Rhabdomyolysis, Myoglobinuria, Hemoglobinuria
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2008to Apr 2008
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 Up to 21 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Patients diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis/ myoglobinuria/ hemoglobinuria (in-patient, out-patient, ER visit) at a CHMCA facility

Who may be able to join

  • admitted to CHMCA between 1/1/1997 to 12/31/2007 with a qualifying ICD-9 diagnosis code for rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and hemoglobinuria (728.88, 791.2, 791.3)or other ICD-9 codes identified during the study
  • between the ages of 0-21 years at diagnosis

Who cannot join

  • rhabdomyolysis or serum CK concentrations not actually documented
  • patient admitted to the burn center
  • patient > 21 years of age

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron

    Akron, Ohio, 44308

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About this study

Official title: Incidence of Rhabdomyolysis Among Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Admitted for Jimsonweed (Datura Stramonium) Ingestions

Retrospective chart review to determine the presence of rhabdomyolysis among patients admitted to CHMCA from 1997-2007 with Jimsonweed ingestions and to define possible risk factors predisposing patients to the developement of Jimsonweed-associated rhabdomyolysis.

Keywords
retrospective chart review, Jimsonweed ingestion
Medical subject headings
Rhabdomyolysis, Myoglobinuria, Hemoglobinuria

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00592657
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Patients diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and no history of jimsonweed ingestion
2Patients diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and history of jimsonweed ingestion

What is being measured

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

  1. The presence of rhabdomyolysis based on serum CK concentrations in patients admitted with history of Jimsonweed ingestion.

    Measured: From admission until discharge

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Renal function, liver function, vital signs, physical exam

    Measured: From admission until discharge

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Jan 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2008
  3. Primary completionApr 2008
  4. Study completionApr 2008

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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
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
46 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00592657
Sponsor's protocol ID
JIMSONWEED
Status last verified
Jul 2008
First submitted
1 Jan 2008
Last updated
28 Jul 2008
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Forrester MB. Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) exposures in Texas, 1998-2004. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2006 Oct;69(19):1757-62. doi: 10.1080/15287390600631284.

    PubMed 16905506
  • Ertekin V, Selimoglu MA, Altinkaynak S. A combination of unusual presentations of Datura stramonium intoxication in a child: rhabdomyolysis and fulminant hepatitius. J Emerg Med. 2005 Feb;28(2):227-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.11.006. No abstract available.

    PubMed 15707824
  • Giannoglou GD, Chatzizisis YS, Misirli G. The syndrome of rhabdomyolysis: Pathophysiology and diagnosis. Eur J Intern Med. 2007 Mar;18(2):90-100. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2006.09.020.

    PubMed 17338959

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Rhabdomyolysis and Myoglobinuria, run by Akron Children's Hospital at 1 site in United States.

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 2 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jul 2008. 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 United States. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The presence of rhabdomyolysis based on serum CK concentrations in patients admitted with history of Jimsonweed ingestion. (time frame: From admission until discharge). 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 NCT00592657, which also lists 3 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 28 Jul 2008.

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