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Official title Antibiotics for Delirium in Older Adults With No Clear Urinary Tract Infection
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06004739
What this study is testing
What is Start Antibiotics / Continue Antibiotics for treatment of bacteriuria?
Start Antibiotics / Continue Antibiotics for treatment of bacteriuria is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for infectious disease.
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
- Delirium is an acute confusional state that is experienced by many older adults who are admitted to hospital. To treat delirium the underlying cause needs to be identified promptly, but this is challenging.
- 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 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 60 and admitted to a hospital ward (including rehabilitation hospital);
- Active delirium (defined by CAM: [1] inattention AND [2] acute and fluctuating level of consciousness, and either [3] disorganized thinking OR [4]...
- Less than 24 hours of antibiotics (prior to trial assessment)
- Either pyuria (defined as white blood cells detected on urinalysis or dipstick) or bacteriuria (defined as bacteria growing on urine culture)
You likely can't join if
- Fever (temperature \> 37.9C or \> 100.2F) in the past 48 hours;
- Signs of lower urinary tract infection symptoms (such as new dysuria) or upper urinary symptoms (such as costovertebral tenderness)
- In the opinion of the treating physician, there is a reason apart from delirium and urine test results to treat with antibiotics (e.g., pneumonia)
- Indwelling urinary catheter for \> 72 hours
- Receipt of an antibiotic where a single dose suffices for the treatment of a UTI (such as Fosfomycin)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Ottawa, Canada
- Toronto, Canada
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, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States; Ottawa, Canada; Toronto, Canada. 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.