Surveillance of AMR in DRC (NCT06821282) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Surveillance of AMR in DRC
Democratic Republic of the Congo210 participantsStarted 2024-11-11
Plain-language summary
This study addresses knowledge gaps regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on evaluating the feasibility of AMR surveillance and enhancing local research capacity. Conducted at a general referral hospital in semirural Kinshasa, DRC, the study will investigate bacterial infections, their resistance profiles, and related risk factors, including co-infections such as malaria.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months
Sex
ALL
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Patients older than six months who present with a clinically suspected bloodstream infection upon admission to the hospital, or who have been hospitalized for less than 48 hours, and provide written consent (or consent from their caregiver/legal guardian) to participate will be included. Patients with a significant history of healthcare exposure and those with any contraindications for phlebotomy as determined by the clinician's judgment, will be excluded.
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
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Recruitment process
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about six months
2
Intervention delivery
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about six months
3
Processing time
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about six months
4
Number of Bacterial Bloodstream Infections
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about 6 months
5
Antimicrobial Susceptibility
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about six months
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Co-infection
Timeframe: Duration of recruitment, about six months