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Ciprofloxacin Adverse ReactionNCT05916105

Ciprofloxacin Utilization and Adverse Events Occurrence in Community Pharmacy Setting

An observational study of Ciprofloxacin Adverse Reaction, run by Damanhour University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Background: Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that is commonly used to treat a variety of diseases. Ciprofloxacin resistance is rising, resulting in suboptimal patient care. The goal of this study was to evaluate ciprofloxacin use in the community in terms of acceptable prescription, dose, frequency, and duration of… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Ciprofloxacin Adverse Reaction
What is being tested?
Ciprofloxacin Tablets
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
How many people
151 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Sep 2021to 1 Mar 2022
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 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: A total of 151 patients' record indicated for ciprofloxacin were included in the study.

Who may be able to join

  • All ciprofloxacin included prescription during the study period.

Who cannot join

  • un included ciprofloxacin prescription.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Rehab Hussein Werida

    Damanhūr, Elbehairah, 31527

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Drug Utilization Evaluation Study of Ciprofloxacin Utilization and Adverse Events Occurrence in Community Pharmacy Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that is commonly used to treat a variety of diseases. Ciprofloxacin resistance is rising, resulting in suboptimal patient care. The goal of this study was to evaluate ciprofloxacin use in the community in terms of acceptable prescription, dose, frequency, and duration of use.

Methods: A cross-sectional research was done in Egyptian community pharmacies by community pharmacists. Patients who were administered oral ciprofloxacin during the research period were included.

Read the detailed description

From September 2021 to February 2022, a cross-sectional, research was undertaken to evaluate ciprofloxacin usage. The investigation was carried out by community pharmacists in seven Egyptian community pharmacies.

Data Collection: data gathered from pharmacy patients' records on a data collection form that included the factors indicated. The General Symptoms Questionnaire, physical examination, and blood testing were used to identify adverse occurrences.

Study variables:

  • age, gender, pregnancy/lactation
  • Department/indication
  • Dose, Frequency, Duration, Adverse events, Drug interactions.

Data was categorized and analyzed using appropriate software.

Being tested
Ciprofloxacin Tablets
Keywords
Ciprofloxacin, Use evaluation, Drug interaction

What participants receive

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

  • Ciprofloxacin TabletsDrug

    Also called Ciprofloxacin

    Ciprofloxacin antibiotic

Study groups in NCT05916105
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ciprofloxacin151 record of Ciprofloxacin
Receives: Drug: Ciprofloxacin Tablets

What is being measured

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

  1. Indications

    Appropriate Indications of ciprofloxacin (frequency )

    Measured: 6 months

  2. ciprofloxacin prescription (frequency )

    Number of appropriate ciprofloxacin prescription

    Measured: 6 months

  3. adverse events

    adverse events occured during ciprofloxacin therapy (frequency )

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Jun 2023
  2. Study start1 Sep 2021
  3. Primary completion28 Feb 2022
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2022

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
Other
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
151 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05916105
Sponsor's protocol ID
Ciprofloxacin Utilization
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
13 Jun 2023
Last updated
23 Jun 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Goldman MP. Ciprofloxacin drug utilization review and prospective drug use evaluation. DICP. 1990 Jan;24(1):82-6. doi: 10.1177/106002809002400115.

    PubMed 2301191
  • Davis R, Markham A, Balfour JA. Ciprofloxacin. An updated review of its pharmacology, therapeutic efficacy and tolerability. Drugs. 1996 Jun;51(6):1019-74. doi: 10.2165/00003495-199651060-00010.

    PubMed 8736621

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Ciprofloxacin Adverse Reaction, run by Damanhour University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 1 inclusion and 1 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 23 Jun 2023. 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 Egypt. 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?

Indications (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05916105, which also lists 2 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 23 Jun 2023.

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