Active clinical trials for "Infections"

This is a prospective and exploratory study, which utilizes non-targeted metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) detecting drain fluid from patients who are suspected of postoperative abdominal infection. This study aims to explore the clinical value of mNGS in the rapid diagnosis of postoperative abdominal infection, to refine the pathogenic bacteria spectrum, and to establish a novel procedure for postoperative abdominal infection diagnosis.

To evaluate the clinical and economical benefits of a meropenem dosage strategy based on a population pharmacokinetic(PPK)-pharmacodynamic(PD) model in lower respiratory tract infection patients.

Peritoneal infection is still a frequent complication in peritoneal dialysis patients . In France, It contributes to the technique failure, responsible for about 20% of cases of transfer in hemodialysis. The risk of direct mortality is estimated at 1 to 6% according to studies. Peritoneal infection is involved in the dysfunction of the peritoneal membrane. Based on the recommendations of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, the intraperitoneal route is preferentially recommended. For many antibiotics, pharmacokinetics (intravenous and intraperitoneal) was studied and protocols for IP administration were validated. Daptomycin, is a cyclic lipopeptide natural, active only on Gram-positive bacteria. It is presented as an alternative to vancomycin in infections resistant pathogens. The stability of daptomycin in peritoneal dialysis fluids (PDF) has been tested, and antimicrobial activity as well. Seven patients were treated with daptomycin intraperitoneally successfully. But no study has reported pharmacokinetics of daptomycin via the IP route. We propose a pharmacokinetic study of daptomycin administered intraperitoneally in 12 patients on CAPD and with Gram-positive peritoneal infection.

The investigators will conduct a brief educational intervention to pregnant women who have not yet received the influenza vaccine in this pregnancy to improve the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine.

This study seeks to compare the pharmacokinetic characteristics of Factive 200mg Intravenous Formulation (Gemifloxacin 200mg) with those of Factive 320mg Tablet Formulation (Gemifloxacin 320mg) and to explore possibility of clinical use of the IV formulation.

This is a randomized, open-label study comparing three existing treatment strategies of ART initiation in HIV/TB co-infected patients: Group 1: early initiation of ART with TB treatment, Group 2: initiation of ART upon completion of the intensive phase of TB treatment, Group 3: initiation of ART upon completion of the continuation phase of TB treatment Approximately 700 men and women ≥ 18 years of age with documented HIV infection and smear-positive pulmonary TB patients will be enrolled. Eligible TB/HIV co-infected patients will be offered antiretroviral therapy (ART), starting at one of the three time points listed above through the CAPRISA AIDS treatment programme which includes extensive counselling and adherence support. The study participants will be followed for 18 months to assess the primary study endpoint of the optimal time to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients on tuberculosis (TB) treatment by comparing clinical status (CD4+ cell count, viral load, opportunistic infections.

Infection developing in the intensive care unit is a common complication of critical illness, but notoriously difficult to diagnose. A definite diagnosis based on the most reliable tests usually is not possible for at least two days. It is unclear what the optimal management approach should be while awaiting the results of diagnostic tests. In some circumstances, broad spectrum antibiotics are started with a plan to adjust them once the results of cultures are available. Observational studies show that this results in greater antibiotic use, and the risk of superinfection and resistance. In other circumstances, antibiotics may be withheld pending the results of cultures, a strategy that leads to a delay in therapy when cultures are positive, and that may be associated with a worse clinical outcome. We undertook a randomized pilot study to address the question: "In a critically ill patient for whom clinicians are uncertain whether infection may be present, and in whom potential sites of infection have been managed by removing or changing invasive devices, can a policy of delaying antibiotic treatment until cultures are available reduce the risks of excessive antibiotic use, without increasing the risks associated with delayed therapy?" Recognizing that the question has not been formally addressed before, and that approaches to clinical management are both widely divergent and passionately held, our pilot study tested the feasibility and acceptability of undertaking a larger trial with sufficient power to determine equivalence.

CONTEXT: Antibiotics are frequently used in hospital but the appropriateness of prescriptions ranged between 25-50%. The intervention of infectious disease specialists (IDS) could improve the appropriateness of prescriptions and reduce their use. The impact of IDS has not been yet fully estimated using a randomized trial to compare the quality of care of patients who will benefit of the intervention. OBJECTIVES: To show using a randomized trial that patients with IDS advice will receive more appropriate antimicrobial therapy but less exposure to antibiotics, as compared to patients who will not receive IDS advice. METHODS: Prospective randomized trial comparing antibiotic exposure and appropriateness of prescriptions in two groups of patients: Control group: antibiotic prescriptions will be initiated and managed by the attending physicians Intervention group: antibiotic prescriptions will be systematically evaluated by the IDS and changed if judged necessary by the attending physicians, following IDS' advice. STUDY PROCESS: The study will took place in 4 university hospitals. Two medical or surgical wards will participate by hospital. For each ward, the period of the study will be 2 x 4 weeks.Total duration of the study: 12 months.

A Phase 2, multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind study of CXA-101/ tazobactam (1000/500 mg q8h) and metronidazole (500 mg q8h) IV infusion vs. meropenem IV infusion (1000 mg q8h) and a matching saline placebo (q8h) in the treatment of cIAI in adult subjects. Dose adjustments for subjects with mild renal impairment are not necessary and subjects with more severe degrees of renal failure are excluded.

Patients will be enrolled in a multi-center study (Wilford Hall Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center) to prospectively evaluate outcome after treatment for an uncomplicated skin abscess.