Combination Cefazolin With Ertapenem for Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia (NCT04886284) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Combination Cefazolin With Ertapenem for Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia
Canada60 participantsStarted 2024-05-20
Plain-language summary
There is a variety of in vitro, in vivo (animal model), and human case series data which suggests that the addition of ertapenem to cefazolin could improve outcomes in methicillin-susceptible S. aureus bacteremia. No randomized controlled trial has been performed.
This study is an approved sub-study of The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) trial (NCT05137119)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Adult \>=18 years old
. S. aureus bacteremia within the past 48 hours:
. Current receipt of cefazolin or where it would be clinically appropriate (according to treating ID specialist) to switch to cefazolin as the backbone therapy (open label, non-study drug).
. At time of recruitment, the patient has already clinically improved with at least one subsequent negative culture at \>24 hours incubation
. Anaphylaxis to any beta-lactam antibiotic (and any allergy to ertapenem) Polymicrobial bacteremia (not including skin commensals)
. Known seizure disorder
. Any receipt of valproic acid
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.