Efficacy and Safety Study of Short-term Antibiotic for Pyelonephritis in Women (NCT01390623) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Efficacy and Safety Study of Short-term Antibiotic for Pyelonephritis in Women
France39 participantsStarted 2011-07
Plain-language summary
Urinary tract community infections are one of very frequent reason consultation and prescription. Urinary tract represents the second site of bacterial community infection after the respiratory system. The management of the acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis was simply codified in the past recommendations of the French Agency for Safety Health Products (AFSSAPS) in 2008. Treatment is based on two main families of antibiotics, fluoroquinolones with 7 days treatment and 3rd generation cephalosporins with 10 to 14 days treatment.
The practice of a short treatment with ceftriaxone intra venous relayed by cefixime orally provides a simplified treatment for patients, a reduced use of fluoroquinolones and a probable decrease in correlation with the emergence of fluoroquinolones resistance, and finally, a decrease in the cost of treatment of acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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:
* Women between 18 and 65 years old
* Diagnosis of Acute Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis
* Patient obliged to participate in the French national health and pensions system.
* Patient who have read, understood and signed the consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who are pregnant
* Men
* One of these risk factor who define a complicated pyelonephritis:
Medical history of uro-nephrology problem Nephropathy Obstructive Uropathy Vesicoureteral reflux Post mictinal residue \> 100mL Urinary fistula Catheter vesicle and urethral Kidney transplantation Immunodeficiency Diabetes
* Recurrent pyelonephritis
* Allergy of betalactam or cephalosporin
* History of hypersensitivity reactions to antibiotic medications
* Patient in terminal care
* Trouble of cognitive function
* Patient deprive of judicial or administrative freedom
* Patient participating to another trial
* Refusal to participate to the trial
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.