Active clinical trials for "Invasive Fungal Infections"

In patients with invasive fungal infection (IFI) rapid diagnosis is essential for early initiation of appropriate antifungal therapy and thereby survival. Conventional culture is still the Gold-Standard for diagnosis of IFI. Sensitivity of conventional culture, however, is low (50%) and time to results minimum 24 hours. Therefore usage of serological tests detecting fungal antigens has increased dramatically over recent years. Main advantages of this new methods are rapid results and higher sensitivity when compared to conventional culture. One of the most promising serological marker currently used is beta-D-Glucan, which is a component of the fungal cell wall. ß-D-Glucan has been detected in IFI caused by Aspergillus, Candida and Fusarium spp. The Fungitell Assay (Associates of Cape Code, Inc.) was developed and validated for detection of ß-D-Glucan in peripheral blood. Up to date information about clinical performance of the Fungitell Assays in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) is limited. This study will therefore evaluate clinical and diagnostic performance of the Fungitell Assay in BAL from patients with solid organ transplant or hematologic malignancy. In addition Mn/A-Mn, the lateral flow device test for aspergillosis, and Galactomannan, as well as PCR will be determined and used as comparators for BDG performance.

This study evaluates the the pharmacokinetics of posaconazole (new solid oral and IV) given as prophylaxis to patients who are at risk for developing fungal infections after receiving conditioning therapy (except strictly non-myeloablative (NMA)) for allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (SCT), remission induction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelo dysplastic syndrome (MDS) or being treated for severe graft versus host disease (GvHD) and determines the impact of mucositis on the pharmacokinetics of posaconazole new solid oral.

Study is to compare antifungal prophylaxis of Voriconazole and Itraconazole in subjects who have had a Stem Cell Transplant. The success of the end point will be measured using evidence of Infection, drug compliance and survival.

To prevent recurrence of invasive fungal infection in patients with allogeneic stem cell transplants

The study aims to investigate whether prophylaxis with liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome®) can reduce the incidence of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) who are undergoing their first remission induction.

The aim of the study is to prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of micafungin when prescribed for prophylaxis or treatment of fungal infections in different real-world clinical conditions and centers, in pediatric patients in Asia/Oceania.

This observational study aims to compare immune checkpoint expression in blood samples from patients with invasive fungal infections (IFI) against healthy controls.

The aim of this study is to investigate levels of a protein, mannose binding lectin, in patients with acute leukemia who develop or not an invasive fungal infection.

This retrospective study is designed to provide a consistent method of screening and collecting data on patients who will serve as controls for a comparison of the efficacy of the available antifungal therapies used as salvage treatments for patients with refractory IFI or for patients with refractory IFI or for patients with IFI who are intolerant to standard antifungal therapies.

To explore the PK/PD of deoxycholic amphotericin B in invasive fungal infection patients with sepsis/septic shock;To compare the PK/PD of deoxycholic amphotericin B in invasive fungal infection patients with sepsis and septic shock.