Recruiting NA Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission

New treatment option for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission

Official title Biomarker Signature-Supported Antibiotic Treatment Decisions in ICU

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07481773

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether a biomarker-signature (BV) supported antibiotic treatment decision matrix can have a beneficial impact on antibiotic use and patient outcomes in an ICU population.
  • 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

  • Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Started on antibiotics for any suspected or confirmed infection in the preceding 72 hours (about 3 days)
  • Treating doctor(s) willing to consider BV test result in antibiotic treatment decision making

You likely can't join if

  • Severe immunocompromise/immunosuppression
  • Congenital immunodeficiency
  • HIV with CD4 \< 20
  • Active chemotherapy and profound neutropenia (ANC \ 7 days;
  • solid organ or stem cell transplant within preceding 6 months AND active GVHD
  • Receiving high dose steroids (Pred \> 20mg/day for \> or = 2 weeks)
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Started on antibiotics for any suspected or confirmed infection in the preceding 72 hours (about 3 days)
  • Treating doctor(s) willing to consider BV test result in antibiotic treatment decision making
What rules you out
  • Severe immunocompromise/immunosuppression
  • Congenital immunodeficiency
  • HIV with CD4 \< 20
  • Active chemotherapy and profound neutropenia (ANC \ 7 days;
  • solid organ or stem cell transplant within preceding 6 months AND active GVHD
  • Receiving high dose steroids (Pred \> 20mg/day for \> or = 2 weeks)
  • Advanced metastatic cancer irrespective of treatment
  • Palliative intent, death imminent and inevitable within 4 weeks
  • Antibiotic to be discontinued within 24h (ex. Prophylaxis)
  • Active infection diagnosed and treated with antibiotics within preceding 2 weeks
  • Previously included during the same hospitalization

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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 Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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