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Official title Molecular Microbiology- Guided Antimicrobial Stewardship Versus Standard Stewardship in Hospitalized Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07684300
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether integrating rapid multiplex molecular microbiology results with predefined clinical and laboratory criteria into an antimicrobial stewardship program improves antimicrobial use in hospitalized adults receiving empiric high-impact antimicrobial therapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does this strategy reduce the duration of exposure to high-impact antimicrobial therapy compared with standard antimicrobial stewardship practice?
- 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
- Age ≥18 years
- Hospitalized in one of the participating study units at Hospital General Universitario de Elche.
- Initiation of empiric high-impact antimicrobial therapy subject to antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) review.
- Provision of written informed consent by the participant or, when applicable, by a legally authorized representative.
You likely can't join if
- Severe immunosuppression with profound neutropenia (\<100 neutrophils/mm³).
- Previous enrollment in this clinical trial.
- Expected survival of less than 48 hours.
- Documented microbiological identification of the presumed causative pathogen by conventional methods in a representative and/or sterile sample before...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Elche, Alicante, Spain
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?
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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 Elche, Alicante, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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