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New treatment option for Gram-negative Bacteremia
Official title Shortened Antibiotic Treatment of 5 Days in Gram-negative Bacteremia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04291768
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- GNB5 is an investigator-initiated multicentre non-inferiority randomized controlled trial which aims to assess the efficacy and safety of shortened antibiotic for patients hospitalized with a Gram negative bacteremia with a urinary tract source of infection (GNB). Five days after initiation of antimicrobial therapy for GNB, participants are randomized 1:1 to parallel treatment arms: 5 days (intervention) or minimum 7 days (control) of antibiotic treatment.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \>18 years
- Blood culture positive for Gram-negative bacteria
- Evidence of urinary tract source of infection (positive urine culture or at least one clinical symptom compatible with urinary tract infection)
- Antibiotic treatment with antimicrobial activity to Gram-negative bacteria administrated within 12 hours of first blood culture
- Temperature \<37.8°C at randomization
You likely can't join if
- Antibiotic treatment (\>2 day) with antimicrobial activity to Gram-negative bacteria within 14 days of inclusion
- Gram-negative bacteremia within 30 days of blood culture
- Immunosuppression (Untreated HIV-infection, Neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count \ 14 days) within the last 30 days, Chemotherapy within the last...
- Polymicrobial growth in blood culture
- Bacteremia with non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria (Acinetobacter spp, Burkholderia spp, Pseudomonas spp), Brucella spp, or Fusobacterium spp
- Failure to remove source of infection within 72 hours of first blood culture (e.g. change of catheter á demeure)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \>18 years
- Blood culture positive for Gram-negative bacteria
- Evidence of urinary tract source of infection (positive urine culture or at least one clinical symptom compatible with urinary tract infection)
- Antibiotic treatment with antimicrobial activity to Gram-negative bacteria administrated within 12 hours of first blood culture
- Temperature \<37.8°C at randomization
- Clinically stabile at randomization (systolic blood pressure \> 90 mm Hg, heart rate \ 90 %)
- Oral and written informed consent
- Antibiotic treatment (\>2 day) with antimicrobial activity to Gram-negative bacteria within 14 days of inclusion
- Gram-negative bacteremia within 30 days of blood culture
- Immunosuppression (Untreated HIV-infection, Neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count \ 14 days) within the last 30 days, Chemotherapy within the last 30 days, Immunosuppressed after solid organ transplantation, Asplenia)
- Polymicrobial growth in blood culture
- Bacteremia with non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria (Acinetobacter spp, Burkholderia spp, Pseudomonas spp), Brucella spp, or Fusobacterium spp
- Failure to remove source of infection within 72 hours of first blood culture (e.g. change of catheter á demeure)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aalborg, Denmark
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hellerup, Denmark
- Herlev, Denmark
- Herning, Denmark
- Hillerød, Denmark
- Hvidovre, Denmark
- Kolding, Denmark
- Odense, Denmark
- Roskilde, Denmark
- Silkeborg, Denmark
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aalborg, Denmark; Aarhus, Denmark; Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellerup, Denmark; Herlev, Denmark; Herning, Denmark and 6 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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