Nanopore Sequencing in Ophthalmology - a Paradigm Shift in Pathogen Determination?
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
In this pilot study, the feasibility of the Oxford Nanopore MinION to identify pathogens from vitrectomy samples in eyes with endophthalmitis shall be assessed. The MinION is a low cost commercially available device for DNA/ RNA analysis that, in studies, has been used for pathogen determination in various infectious diseases as well as for the genetic characterization of hematologic tumors.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 99
View:
• Eyes of patients with endophthalmitis
Locations
Other Locations
Austria
Universitäts Augenklinik Graz
RECRUITING
Graz
Contact Information
Primary
Michael Sommer, MD
michael.sommer@medunigraz.at
004331638531033
Backup
Gerald Seidel, MD, PhD
gerald.seidel@medunigraz.at
004331638580714
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-04-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Medical University of Graz