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New treatment option for Urinary Tract Infections
Official title The Application of a Novel Urinalysis System (UF-5000) for Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Clinical Suspected UTI Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06918769
What this study is testing
What is Empirical antibiotics?
Empirical antibiotics is an investigational medicine, given as a treatment applied to the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for urinary tract infections.
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
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common diseases in population while antibiotic resistant in UTI has become a critical problem in Hong Kong, that a large proportion of the bacteria in UTI resistant to commonly used anti-UTI antibiotic treatment. This is largely due to the empirical treatment (i.e.
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 99
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients who are suspected to have LUTs in outpatient clinic.
- Willing to consent to participate the trial.
- Be able to understand the nature of the study.
You likely can't join if
- Any suspected or known sexual transmitted diseases. (Such as gonorrhea, etc.)
- Use of any systematic antibiotics or antiviral treatment within two weeks
- With evidence of systematic infection including high fever, significantly increase of blood white blood cell count, etc.
- Known or suspected allergic history/adverse drug reactions to any antibiotics
- With previous history of multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial infection.
- Any medical history that indicates the need of immediate antibiotics treatment, such as chronic conditions and/or taking immunosuppressants.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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 all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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