Prevention of Pneumonia Comparing Ceftriaxone With Subglottic Aspiration

September 25, 2006 updated by: Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias

The Prevention of Primary Endogenous Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Continuous Aspiration of Subglottic Content and a 3-Day Course of Ceftriaxone.

The primary purpose of the trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of two measures which claim to prevent early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Background: In a previous double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial we found that a 3-day-course of ceftriaxone significantly reduced the incidence of early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia (EOP). Continuous aspiration of secretions accumulating in the subglottic space above the cuff of the endotracheal tube has also been shown to prevent EOP.

Objective: To compare the effect of both preventive measures on the incidence of EOP.

Design: Randomized, multicenter.

Setting: Three general intensive care units at university hospitals in Spain. Patients: Patients without signs of infection and no concomitant systemic antibiotics were included if expected to require endotracheal intubation exceeding 2 days.

Intervention: All patients were intubated with an endotracheal tube equipped with a port for aspiration of subglottic secretions and subsequently randomized to receive a three day course of 2 gram/day iv ceftriaxone without aspiration of subglottic secretions or continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions.

Measurements: All ICU-acquired infections, antibiotic therapy, colonization and infection with 3rd-generation cephalosporin-resistant microorganisms, duration of intubation and ICU-stay and-mortality.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

80

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Spain
      • Barcelona, Spain, 08003
        • Francisco Alvarez Lerma
    • Madrid
      • Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain, 28805
        • Miguel Sanchez Garcia
      • Getafe, Madrid, Spain, 28905
        • Enrique Cerda Cerda

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Endotracheal intubation with endotracheal tube equipped with port for aspirations of subglottic contents and expected to exceed 48 hors.
  • Absence of infection.
  • 18 years or older.
  • Informed Consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Endotracheal intubation prior to admission to hospital.
  • Allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics.
  • Formal indication for systemic antibiotic therapy.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Cumulative incidence of early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
All ICU-acquired infections.
Duration of antibiotic therapy.
Third-generation cephalosporin resistance.
Duration of intubation and ICU-stay.
ICU-Mortality.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias

Collaborators

Hoffmann-La Roche

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Miguel Sanchez, MD, PhD, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2000

Study Completion

October 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 11, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

September 12, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 26, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 25, 2006

Last Verified

September 1, 2006

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • TABASCO

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