Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Early Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Neurological Patients (NCT01118403) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 4
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Early Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Neurological Patients
Stopped: He could not be started due to lack of funds
Colombia0Started 2011-03
Plain-language summary
This study seeks to assess whether coma patients really benefit from the use of antibiotics as a prophylactic for reducing the incidence of early ventilator-associated pneumonia in this population group. For this we consider the use of ampicillin sulbactam antibiotic which has a low ability to induce resistance, efficacy and safety observed during the time that has been used, even in patients with neurosurgical pathology, and to be broadly available in our environment.
Our hypothesis is that neurological patients in coma state, requiring mechanical ventilation, the application of antibiotic prophylaxis compared with placebo reduces the incidence of early ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients admitted to intensive care units,with score in the Glasgow Coma scale less than nine.
* Requiring mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours
* Includes all patients with structural or metabolic coma
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women
* History of allergic reactions to ampicillin sulbactam
* Patients admitted as potential organ donors
* Patients with an indication of antibiotic therapy, or who have received more than 2 doses of any antibiotic previously.
* Hospital stay for more than 48 hours before intubation.
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
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Impact of prophylaxis with ampicillin sulbactam versus placebo on the incidence of early ventilator-associated pneumonia