Clinical trials: Antibiotic Duration
Bronchiectasis
Bacterial Load Guided Therapy for Severe Bronchiectasis Exacerbations
From the British Thoracic Guidelines1 and a PUBMED search there are no randomised controlled trials exploring optimum antibiotic duration for chest infections.
- Trial name
- BLTBrIV (NCT02047773)
- Testing
- Duration, Colomycin, Meropenem
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Periodontitis, Periodontal Bone Loss
Use of the xCELLigence System for Quantification of Bacterial Biofilm's Real Time Formation and Antibiotics Selection.
The aim of the study is to develop an in vitro model of growth of oral biofilms, and validate xCELLigence system for the selection of an effective antibiotic treatment for each patient.
- Conditions
- Chronic Periodontitis, Periodontal Bone Loss, Resistance Bacterial
- Trial name
- NCT03863249
- Testing
- SCALE AND ROOT PLANING, ADJUNTIVE ANTIBIOTICS, MICROBIAL SAMPLING
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Pancreatoduodenectomy, PPPD
Duration of Perioperative Antibiotics in Pancreatoduodenectomy
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis regimens in adult patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) or pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy (PPPD).
- Conditions
- Pancreatoduodenectomy, PPPD, Infectious Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07043855
- Testing
- single dose preoperative antibiotic, Prolonged perioperative antibiotics
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 558 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Septicemia
Time to Appropriate Antibiotic Between Using Microarray Assay and Mass Spectrometry Technique
This is an experimental study of participants who had positive blood culture to compare time to appropriate antibiotic between using Microarray Assay and Mass Spectrometry to bacterial Identification.
- Trial name
- NCT03583762
- Testing
- Mass spectrometry, Microarray assay
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Lung Infection
Reduction the Duration of Antibiotic Therapy in the Elderly (PROPAGE)
The main objective is to evaluate the interest of the repeated measurement of procalcitonin in patients with pulmonary infection to reduce the duration of antibiotic therapy in comparison with a conventional clinical strategy.
- Trial name
- PROPAGE (NCT02173613)
- Testing
- procalcitonine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Urinary Tract Infection
Febrile Urinary Tract Infection Randomized Short Treatment Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 7-day duration of antibiotic treatment of febrile urinary tract infection (FUTI) is non inferior to 14-day standard duration of treatment in unselected population presenting at…
- Trial name
- FUTIRST (NCT00809913)
- Testing
- short treatment (ciprofloxacin)
- Where
- 6 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Pneumonia, Skin and Soft Tissue (SST) Infection
Trial of Reducing Inpatient Antibiotic Durations in Children
Infections like pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection (also called SSTI or cellulitis), and urinary tract infections (UTI) are some of the most common reasons children get admitted to the hospital.
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Skin and Soft Tissue (SST) Infection, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Trial name
- TRIAD (NCT07322146)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
COPD, Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Evaluating Customized Antibiotic Duration (CDA) Strategy in Acute Exacerbations of COPD
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a shorter course of antibiotics (7 days) works as well as the usual longer course (14 days) for adults admitted to hospital with a flare-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- CDA (NCT07708337)
- Testing
- 7-day antibiotic course, 14-day antibiotic course
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 560 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Development Authority (CDA)
Bacteremia
BALANCE on the Wards: A Pilot RCT
The burden of bloodstream infections is large and increasing over time. Antibiotic overuse continues to drive increased rates of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens across Canada.
- Trial name
- BALANCE-Wards (NCT02917551)
- Testing
- 7 days of adequate antibiotic treatment, 14 days of adequate antibiotic treatment
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Endocarditis
Postoperative Antibiotic Management Duration Following Surgery for Intravenous Drug Abuse (IVDA) Endocarditis (OPTIMAL)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and compliance of initial intravenous (IV) antibiotics followed by oral antibiotic therapy following uncomplicated IVDA endocarditis.
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL (NCT05156437)
- Testing
- Amoxycillin, Cefalexin, Dicloxacillin, Linezolid, Levofloxacin, Rifampicin, Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime, Ceftaroline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Sepsis
Procalcitonin as a Tool to Shorten Antibiotic Therapy in the ICU
Recently, biomarkers like procalcitonin have been studied in order to help physicians to decrease the duration of the antibiotic therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01494675
- Testing
- procalcitonin measurement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Staphylococcus Isolates
Detection of Clindamycin Resistance Antibiotic Genes Among Staphylococcus Isolates by Using Real Time PCR
Detection of Clindamycin Resistance Antibiotic Genes among Staphylococcus Isolates by Using Real Time PCR
- Trial name
- NCT04933019
- Testing
- Detection of Clinclidamycin Resistance Antibiotic Genes among Staphylococcus Isolates by Using Real Time PCR
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Enterobacteriaceae Infections, Bloodstream Infection
Antibiotic Treatment Duration (7 vs 14 Days) Comparison in Blood Stream Infection Causes by Enterobacteriaceae
The antimicrobial crisis is a real problem. Infections produced by multiresistant bacteria are becoming more and more frequent, and available antimicrobial agents are usually scarce.
- Trial name
- SHORTEN (NCT02400268)
- Testing
- 7 days course of antibiotic treatment, 14 days course of antibiotic treatment
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla
Pulp Necrosis, Root Canal Infection
Frankincense Versus Sodium Hypochlorite for Root Canal Disinfection
This research study is being done to find out if a natural ingredient called frankincense can clean infected root canals as effectively as the standard cleaning solution currently used in dentistry.
- Conditions
- Pulp Necrosis, Root Canal Infection, Apical Periodontitis
- Trial name
- FSHRCD: RCT (NCT07823868)
- Testing
- Sodium hypochlorite 3%, Frankincense-based irrigant
- Where
- Oman
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Oman Dental College
Sepsis, Bacteremia
Evaluation in the Treatment of Nosocomial Sepsis Comparing Polymerase Chain Reaction With Conventional Blood Culture.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the consumption of antimicrobial therapy in patients comparing a rapid molecular test (PCR in Real-Time Multiplex) with blood cultures to identify the etiological agents of sepsis.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Bacteremia, Fungemia
- Trial name
- NCT01450358
- Testing
- Antibiotic regimen
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto do Coracao
Cystic Fibrosis
Duration of Antibiotics in Infective Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis patients attending with infective exacerbations will be enrolled into the study. The trial is a double blinded, randomised trial with patients randomised to 10,14 or 21 days of antibiotic therapy, comprising of…
- Trial name
- NCT01044719
- Testing
- Ceftazidime, Tobramycin, Meropenem
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Antibiotic, Healthcare Associated Infection
Evaluating Antibiotic Stewardship Assisted by Computer in the University Hospital of Nancy (MACABAO)
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing health threats that mankind faces now and in the coming decades. Antibiotic resistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.
- Trial name
- MACABAO (NCT04976829)
- Testing
- Antibiotic stewardship and healthcare-associated infections surveillance assisted by computer
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Sepsis
Procalcitonin-guided Treatment on Duration of Antibiotic Therapy and Cost in Septic Patients
This clinical trial is aimed to show a procalcitonin-guided treatment algorithm may shorten duration of antibiotic therapy safely and cost-effectively in sepsis patients of Korean ICU.
- Trial name
- PRODA (NCT02202941)
- Testing
- Procalcitonin guided treatment, Conventional treatment
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Appendicitis
Restricted or Liberal Antibiotics After Appendectomy - Denver Health
The purpose of this study is to see if decreasing the amount of antibiotics after appendicitis surgery can decrease the risk of adverse effects associated with antibiotics while at the same time ensuring participant safety.
- Trial name
- CASARELAX (NCT05002829)
- Testing
- Restricted Duration of SOC Antibiotic Use, Liberal Duration of SOC Antibiotic Use
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 657 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Peritoneal Dialysis-associated Peritonitis
Defining the Optimal Duration of Treatment for "Low-Risk" Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis
Background According to the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) recommendations, "low-risk" peritoneal dialysis (PD)- related peritonitis caused by coagulase-negative staphylococcal species, Streptococcal…
- Trial name
- NCT03675854
- Testing
- Cefazolin
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong