Testing rapid antibiotic susceptibility for patients with bacteremia

Impact of Performing a Rapid Antibiotic Susceptibility Test (MHR-SIR) on Antibiotic Therapy Adaptation in Adult Patients with Enterobacterales Bacteremia, Controlled, Randomized Cluster and Cross-over Study

Not applicable Interventional Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · NCT06425367

This study tests if quickly finding out which antibiotics work best can help hospitalized adults with blood infections get the right treatment faster.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment960 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT06425367 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing on the adaptation of antibiotic therapy in adult patients diagnosed with bacteremia caused by Enterobacterales. It aims to initiate effective antibiotic treatment promptly after blood cultures are taken, utilizing a rapid diagnostic approach to determine the most effective antibiotics. The study will involve hospitalized patients with positive blood cultures and will assess how quickly and effectively antibiotic therapy can be adjusted based on susceptibility results.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are hospitalized with bacteremia caused by Enterobacterales.

Not a fit: Patients with non-enterobacterial bacteremia or those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under legal protection may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective and targeted antibiotic treatments for patients with bacteremia, potentially improving outcomes and reducing the risk of septic shock.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that rapid diagnostic tests can significantly improve antibiotic therapy outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age \>= 18
* Patient hospitalized in a clinical department of each participating center
* Patient managed in the context of bacteremia (microbiological criterion = positive blood culture)
* Patient with positive blood culture for Enterobacterales
* Patient affiliated to a health insurance scheme
* Patient/relative having given free, informed and express oral consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with non-enterobacterial bacteremia
* Patient under guardianship
* Patient deprived of liberty
* Patient under court protection
* Pregnant or breast-feeding patient

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Bacteremiaantibiogrambacteremia
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