Vancomycin and Negative Pressure Therapy for Post-sternotomy Deep Sternal Wound Infection (NCT06506032) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Vancomycin and Negative Pressure Therapy for Post-sternotomy Deep Sternal Wound Infection
Czechia10 participantsStarted 2021-07-30
Plain-language summary
Only a limited number of studies have been published that monitored the penetration of antibiotics from blood into exudate in patients treated with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and that evaluated the adequacy of current dosage regimens according to antibiotic tissue concentrations. A higher migration rate of several antibiotics (including vancomycin) to exudate has been reported in patients with skin ulcers, skin defects, burns, and traumatic wounds treated with NPWT compared to patients without NPWT.
In the present study, the investigators will evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile and wound penetration of vancomycin in open-heart surgery patients with post-sternotomy deep sternal wound infection receiving NPWT.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age ≥ 18 years
* clinical and laboratory signs of significant infection
* indication for NPWT with concomitant antibiotic therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
\- none
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Vancomycin penetration into exudate
Timeframe: repeated measurements for the total of 72 hours