Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 3 Months to 18

Observing how ceftazidime avitbatan sodium works in children with severe infections

Official title: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Ceftazidime Avitbatan Sodium in Children With Severe Infection

Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04961580 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well the antibiotic ceftazidime avitbatan sodium works in children with severe infections to see how it behaves in their bodies.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages3 Months to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT04961580 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit who are receiving ceftazidime avitbatan sodium.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not signed informed consent or are participating in other clinical trials may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on children with severe infections who are receiving ceftazidime avitbatan sodium, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It aims to analyze the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug, particularly in the context of severe sepsis and extracorporeal life support. Blood samples will be collected at various time points to assess drug concentration and its effectiveness in treating severe infections. The study does not interfere with the normal treatment schedule of the patients and does not involve a control group.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the treatment protocols for severe sepsis in pediatric patients, leading to better outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While this study is observational and focuses on a specific antibiotic, similar studies have shown promise in understanding pharmacokinetics in pediatric populations, though this specific approach may be novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children who are admitted in the pediatric intensive care unit receiving ceftazidime avitbatan sodium

Exclusion Criteria:

* No Informed Consent signed
* Participate in other clinical trials

Where it's running

  • Children's hosptial of fudan university
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Guoping Lu, doctor — Children's Hospital of Fudan University
  • Study coordinator: Yixue Wang, Doctor
  • Email: yixuewang08@aliyun.com
  • Phone: 8613524669352

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.