Outpatient treatment for infections using antibiotics
Observational Study About the Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
This study tests whether giving antibiotics at home to patients with infections is safe and effective, compared to traditional hospital care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Lausanne Hospitals Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne) |
| Trial ID | NCT03221140 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) at the newly established OPAT unit of Lausanne University Hospital. Patients who require intravenous antibiotic therapy but are stable enough to return home will receive treatment in an outpatient setting. The study aims to assess various models of care, including hospital-centered nursing programs and self-administration of therapy by patients. The research will span from January 2014 to December 2020, focusing on improving outpatient care delivery for infection management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients referred to the OPAT unit who require parenteral antibiotic therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to give informed consent or refuse participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more cost-effective alternative to inpatient treatment for patients with infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other countries have successfully implemented OPAT programs, indicating that this approach has potential based on previous successes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients referred to the OPAT unit of Lausanne University Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give informed consent * Refusing participation
Where this trial is running
Lausanne
- Department of Outpatient Care and Community Medicine, University Hospital of Lausanne — Lausanne, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Serge de Valliere, MD, MSc
- Email: serge.de-valliere@hospvd.ch
- Phone: +41 79 556 43 12
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.