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To Evaluate the Treatment Effect of an Anti-Infective Agent for Complicated Infections (0826-053)

Primary Purpose

Sepsis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MK0826, ertapenem sodium / Duration of Treatment: 14 Days
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Sepsis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female patients, 18 years of age or older
  • Patients present with at least two of the following signs and symptom:
  • fever (temperature> 38c or < 36c)
  • heart rate > 90 beats/min)
  • respiratory rate> 20 breaths/min)
  • high white blood cell count > 12,000/ul or >10% bands)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis) or serious adverse reaction to ertapenem or any carbapenem
  • Patient has a poor chance of survival for more than 14 days.
  • Patient has an apache ii score > 15 (see attachment 3.
  • Patient has an infection caused by pathogens resistant to ertapenem
  • The patient requires antibiotics other than ertapenem (such as: glycopeptides, macrolides or antifungal agents)

Sites / Locations

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Signs and symptoms of infection on days 3, 4, 7 and 14 during treatment

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Safety and Tolerability

    Full Information

    First Posted
    November 9, 2006
    Last Updated
    October 29, 2015
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00397956
    Brief Title
    To Evaluate the Treatment Effect of an Anti-Infective Agent for Complicated Infections (0826-053)
    Official Title
    An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Non-Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Tolerability & Convenience of Invanz(TM) (Ertapenem Sodium) In the Treatment of Community-Acquired Sepsis in Adults
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    October 2015
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    September 2004 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    December 2005 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    December 2005 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    4. Oversight

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    To collect clinical response data with the use of ertapenem in community acquired sepsis.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Sepsis

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 3
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Non-Randomized
    Enrollment
    30 (false)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    MK0826, ertapenem sodium / Duration of Treatment: 14 Days
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Signs and symptoms of infection on days 3, 4, 7 and 14 during treatment
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Safety and Tolerability

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Male or female patients, 18 years of age or older Patients present with at least two of the following signs and symptom: fever (temperature> 38c or < 36c) heart rate > 90 beats/min) respiratory rate> 20 breaths/min) high white blood cell count > 12,000/ul or >10% bands) Exclusion Criteria: Patient has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis) or serious adverse reaction to ertapenem or any carbapenem Patient has a poor chance of survival for more than 14 days. Patient has an apache ii score > 15 (see attachment 3. Patient has an infection caused by pathogens resistant to ertapenem The patient requires antibiotics other than ertapenem (such as: glycopeptides, macrolides or antifungal agents)
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Medical Monitor
    Organizational Affiliation
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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