A Pilot Study of Daptomycin for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (NCT00572260) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
A Pilot Study of Daptomycin for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
Stopped: Study closed. PI left the institution.
United States11 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
The goals of the study are to evaluate the feasibility of using daptomycin as a prophylactic antimicrobial agent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, to determine the rates of surgical site infection, and to evaluate the occurrence of adverse events.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Provide signed and dated informed consent and are willing to receive the study medication
. Age ≥ 18 years of age
. If a female of childbearing potential is willing to practice at least one method of birth control during treatment and for at least 28 days after treatment with study medication:
. barrier methods of birth control (e.g., condoms, diaphragms together with spermicidal foam or gel, or presence of IUD) or
. surgical sterilization, approved hormonal contraceptives (such as birth control pills, depo-Provera, or Lupron Depot), or IUD are all acceptable.
. If a female of childbearing potential, serum HCG negative within 24 hours of scheduled surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Rate of Patients Receiving Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Within the Appropriate Timeframe Before Incision