Changes in the Characteristics of the Microbiome in Surgical Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics and shifts of the Microbiome in critically ill patients in the ICU after major and minor surgeries compared to baseline (preoperatively).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
  • Age 18-90
  • Non pregnant women

 

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Inflammatory cases (SIRS)
  • Recent travel (within 2 weeks) outside the USA

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Carla Venegas, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Mauricia Buchanan R.N.

Buchanan.Mauricia@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available