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New treatment option for Urinary Tract Infections
Official title NextGen - Clinical Implication of Next Generation Sequencing
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05206500
What this study is testing
What is Antibiotic?
Antibiotic is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for urinary tract infections.
Also referred to as Ampicillin/Amoxicillin, Antifolates.
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
- Recently more advanced techniques, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) are available to detect bacteria in urine based on bacterial genomes. Comparing to traditional culture, these techniques have more sensitivity and could potentially be of a great help in patients with Colony Count of less than 10,000 and more than zero.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female at least 18 years of age
- U/C (Urinary Culture) growth of \<10,000 Colony-Forming Units (CFU)
- Understanding and acceptance of the need to return for all scheduled follow-up visits
- Able to give informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Catheter in use (Foley or suprapubic or intermittent)
- Not able to provide clean midstream urine
- Antibiotic consumption in the past 2 weeks before signing the consent
- Pregnant or Planning to Conceive
- Incarcerated
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 female, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.