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Pancreatic Antibiotic Concentration Evaluation Assessment

Czechia40 participantsStarted 2024-01-15

Plain-language summary

This observational study aims to evaluate the penetration of intravenously administered antibiotics into pancreatic fluid collections in patients with suspected infected walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN). In selected patients undergoing percutaneous or endoscopic drainage of the collection as part of their clinical care, a small sample of pancreatic fluid will be collected and analyzed to determine the concentration of the administered antibiotic. At the same time, a blood sample will be taken to assess the antibiotic concentration in plasma. By comparing the concentrations in pancreatic fluid and plasma, the study seeks to determine the extent to which different antibiotics (e.g., meropenem or piperacillin-tazobactam) reach the site of infection within the pancreas. All procedures performed as part of the study, with the exception of the antibiotic concentration measurement, are standard components of routine care for patients with complicated acute pancreatitis. Participation in the study does not alter the diagnostic or therapeutic management of the patient. Patients provide written informed consent before enrollment. The results of this study may help optimize antibiotic dosing in patients with infected pancreatic collections and contribute to more effective and individualized treatment strategies in the future.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Signed informed consent * Undergoing percutaneous or endoscopic drainage/puncture of a pancreatic fluid collection Exclusion Criteria: \- Failure or refusal to sign informed consent

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.

What they're measuring

Antibiotic concentration ratio between pancreatic fluid and plasma

Timeframe: Within 6 hours after antibiotic administration

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07084428

SponsorBrno University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-15

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