A Study of Physiologic Changes in a Telemetry Unit

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the physiological changes associated with health deterioration, as well as different types, doses, and routes of administration of medications and fluids in acutely ill patients.   

 

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:

  • Mayo Clinic patients.
  • 18-65 years old.
  • Admitted to telemetry unit.
  • With acute illness.
  • Received any type of medication via any route of administration (oral, sublingual, intranasal, inhalational, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, transdermal).
  • Received any amount of any type of intravenous fluids.  

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • < 18 years of age and > 65 years of age. 

Eligibility last updated 6/8/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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

Antonio Forte, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Mauricia Buchanan R.N.

Buchanan.Mauricia@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available