Study Evaluating Antibiotic Use in Reducing Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci and ESBL Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Intensive Care

Antibiotic Intervention Trial in a Medical Intensive Care Unit to Reduce the Acquisition of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci and ESBL Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae.

To determine whether the restriction of 3rd generation cephalosporins and carbapenems contribute to the reduction of intestinal colonization or infection with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in a medical intensive care unit (MICU).

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

480

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients admitted to or transferred to the MICU.
  • Patients 18 years of age or older.
  • Provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients known to be infected or colonized by VRE or ESBL-producing E.coli, K.pneumoniae.
  • Patients who have hypersensitivity to penicillin.
  • Any underlying conditions or diseases that will be ultimately fatal within 48 hours.
  • Any concurrent condition or medication which would interfere with absorption or metabolism of study drugs.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 11, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 14, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 15, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 14, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

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