UnknownPhase 1/2

Probiotics for Eradication of Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella Pneumonia

Israel60 participantsStarted 2008-09

Plain-language summary

Infection by Klebsiella pneumonia producing class A carbapenemases is a major clinical and public health problem in Israel and worldwide. The aim of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of alteration of the gut microflora by probiotics, alone or in combination with mechanical bowel cleansing, as a strategy to eradicate colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by CRKP. We hypothesize that administration of probiotics will decrease the rate of GI colonization by CRKP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Subjects who are \> 18 years of age.
. Signing of informed consent by subject or legal custodian.
. Colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by CRKP as determined by stool culture or PCR of stool for the blakpc gene.
. Negative cultures for CRKP from extra-intestinal sites excluding urine.

Exclusion criteria

. Subjects who have participated in another clinical trial within the last three months.
. Women with childbearing potential unless using adequate contraception (IUD, oral or depot contraceptive or barrier plus spermicide).

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

A negative stool culture for Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumonia.

Timeframe: 4 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00722410

SponsorHadassah Medical Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-09

Contact for this trial

Maya Margalit, MD

972-50-7874561 mayam@hadassah.org.il

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