Standardizing Treatments for Pulmonary Exacerbations - Aminoglycoside Study (NCT05548283) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 4
Standardizing Treatments for Pulmonary Exacerbations - Aminoglycoside Study
United States, Canada730 participantsStarted 2023-04-23
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to look at pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) that need to be treated with antibiotics given through a tube inserted into a vein (intravenous or IV). A pulmonary exacerbation is a worsening of respiratory symptoms in people with CF that needs medical intervention. Both doctors and CF patients are trying to understand the best way to treat pulmonary exacerbations. This study is trying to answer the following questions about treating a pulmonary exacerbation:
* Do participants have the same improvement in lung function and symptoms if they are treated with one type of antibiotic (called beta-lactams or β-lactams) versus taking two different types of antibiotics (tobramycin and β-lactams)?
* Is taking one type of antibiotic just as good as taking two types?
Who can participate
Age range
6 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:
* All genders ≥ 6 years of age at Visit 1
* Documentation of a CF diagnosis
* Clinician intent to treat index CF PEx with a planned 14-day course of IV antimicrobials
* At least one documented Pa positive culture within two years prior to Visit 1
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participant is not pregnant
* No known renal impairment or history of solid organ transplantation
* No IV antimicrobial treatment, ICU admission, pneumothorax, or hemoptysis within 6 weeks prior to Visit 1
* No use of investigational therapies, new CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators, or treatment for Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1
* No history of hypersensitivity, vestibular, or auditory toxicity with aminoglycosides
* No more than one day of IV aminoglycosides administered for the current PEx treatment prior to Visit 1
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.
What they're measuring
1
Absolute Change in FEV1 % Predicted at Week 4 in Aminoglycoside (AG) Study
Timeframe: Four weeks
2
Incidence of Adverse Events (AEs) in Aminoglycoside (AG) Study Intervention Arms