CompletedPhase 4

Microbiologic Response With Linezolid And Vancomycin In Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Due To Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

United States, Puerto Rico149 participantsStarted 2002-11

Plain-language summary

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a commonplace complication of intensive care patients ventilated for longer than 48 hours. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the cause of late onset VAP in up to about 30% of cases in US hospitals. Ineffective treatment of MRSA VAP clearly leads to prolonged mechanical ventilation and is probably associated with higher mortality. The purpose of this protocol is to directly compare linezolid and vancomycin specifically for MRSA VAP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * The patient must have or be suspected of having a ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to MRSA. * Patient must be hospitalized for at least 5 days, must be ventilator-dependent ≥ 48 hours prior to screen/baseline, and anticipated to remain on the ventilator for 72 hours after enrollment so follow-up BAL can be performed. * Clinical picture compatible with pneumonia (acquired during ventilation) * Chest X Ray at baseline/screen or within 24 hours of initiation of therapy must be consistent with diagnosis of pneumonia Exclusion Criteria: * Hypersensitivity to linezolid, vancomycin, or one of the excipients in any of these drug formulations. * Infections due to gram-positive organisms known to be resistant to either of the study drugs. * Any antibiotic used in the treatment of MRSA, such as vancomycin, TMP/SMX, rifampin, or linezolid, for more than 48 hours prior to patient's enrollment into the study. * Patients with neutropenia, AIDS, lymphoma or anticipated chemotherapy. * Patients who have long-term tracheostomy (for more than 60 days). Acute tracheostomy patients are allowed.

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?

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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

To assess early microbiologic response in patients with VAP due to MRSA based on semi-quantitative culture of bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in patients treated with linezolid vs vancomycin.

Timeframe: 72-96 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00572559

SponsorPfizer

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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