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New treatment option for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Official title Prophylactic Antibiotics Useful With Antibiotic Impregnated External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05001750
What this study is testing
What is Long term (continuous) prophylactic antibiotics?
Long term (continuous) prophylactic antibiotics is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The principal objective of this study is to compare the incidence of ventriculostomy related infections (VRIs) in patients who receive twenty-four hours of antibiotics, beginning no more than sixty minutes prior to EVD placement, to the incidence of VRIs in patients who also receive a pre-procedural dose of antibiotics with continued dosing of antibiotics for the duration of the external ventricular drain (EVD). At this time, the duration of prophylactic antibiotic use with antibiotic impregnated EVDs is unknown.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- 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
- patients over the age of 18 years
- patients diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, or acute ischemic stroke who require an EVD for management of their...
You likely can't join if
- patients who were on antibiotics within the week prior to admission
- patients with leukopenia (\<5000) at baseline
- patients with signs of meningitis, ventriculitis or any other infection at presentation
- patients who are pregnant or prisoners
- patients aged \< 18 years old
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- The Bronx, New York, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 The Bronx, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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