Bacterial urinary tract infection
MONDO:0005247A bacterial infectious process affecting any part of the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder and the urethra. Symptoms include urinary urgency and frequency, burning sensation during urination, lower abdominal discomfort, and cloudy urine.
Also known as: UTI, infection, urinary tract, tract, infection of urinary, urinary tract infection, urinary tract infection (disease), urinary tract infectious disease, bacterial urinary tract infection (disease)
115 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for kids with tough infections: experimental antibiotic combo tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new IV antibiotic (aztreonam-avibactam) in hospitalized children aged 9 months to 18 years with serious gram-negative bacterial infections. About 48 participants will receive either the new drug or the best available standard treatment. The goal is to see how t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop CMV from coming back after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) from coming back in kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant patients who are at high risk. About 90 adults will take letermovir daily for 84 days and be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if it red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Antibiotics after bladder botox may cut infection risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a short course of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) after Botox injections into the bladder can reduce the chance of urinary tract infections. About 160 adults with neurogenic overactive bladder (due to conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: can tinidazole beat a stubborn STI?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tinidazole, a drug already approved for other infections, can cure Mycoplasma genitalium in men with urethritis. About 40 men will take the medication and be checked 21 days later to see if the bacteria are gone. The goal is to find a new treatment option…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New calculator could help sick newborns get the right antibiotic dose faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Antibiotic shot under skin could replace IV drip for serious infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a powerful antibiotic called piperacillin/tazobactam can be given as a continuous shot under the skin instead of through an IV line. About 240 adults with serious bacterial infections will be randomly assigned to receive the drug either subcutaneousl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Poop pills fight superbug infections!
Disease control AVAILABLEThis study provides a fecal transplant product made from healthy donor stool to treat people with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection or multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections. The product is delivered by courier or FedEx after a contract is signed. The goal is to res…
Sponsor: Herbert DuPont, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill replace the IV drip for ER infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple drink mix keep UTIs away? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 6-month study tests whether a daily D-Mannose drink mix (FLUSH) can help women with a history of recurrent UTIs have fewer infections and better urinary health. About 210 adult women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers will track how long it takes f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bonafide Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New antibiotic dosing method could help sepsis patients recover faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New antibiotic combo vaborem tested in kids for tough infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and how the body handles Vaborem, a combination of two antibiotics (meropenem and vaborbactam), in children from birth to under 18 years old who have serious Gram-negative bacterial infections. All 44 participants will receive the drug intravenous…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Menarini Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could 3 days of IV antibiotics be enough for Kids' kidney infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antibiotic treatments for acute kidney infection in children aged 1 month to 3 years. One group gets 3 days of IV antibiotics only, while the other gets 3 days IV followed by 7 days of oral antibiotics. The goal is to see if the shorter course works just a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a simple zinc pill save thousands of newborns from deadly infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a single IV antibiotic dose send kids home sooner?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a single dose of IV antibiotics followed by two days of oral antibiotics against the standard three days of IV antibiotics for children with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal is to see if the shorter IV course is just as effective at resolv…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Antibiotics after bladder botox: infection prevention or not?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking the antibiotic ciprofloxacin for three days after bladder Botox injections reduces the risk of urinary tract infections in women with overactive bladder. About 202 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the antibiotic or a placebo pill. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden belly infections faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…
Sponsor: True Bearing Diagnostics, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New scan could light up hidden infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a radioactive tracer called [18F]F-TMP that is injected into the body and then tracked with a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see if the tracer collects at sites of bacterial infection, making them visible on the scan. Twenty adults with known or suspected…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Vitamin c: a simple shield against Surgery-Linked UTIs?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily vitamin C pill for 10 days can prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in women having elective gynecologic surgery. Half of the 180 participants will receive vitamin C, and half will receive a placebo. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a simple gel stop UTIs from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a vaginal gel called Multi-Gyn UT Protect to see if it can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. Fifty adult women who have had multiple UTIs in the past year but no current infection will apply the gel twice a week for four months. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karo Pharma AB • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Sugar pill may stop recurrent UTIs without antibiotics
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking D-mannose, a natural sugar, daily for a year can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in post-menopausal women aged 55 and older. Researchers will compare D-mannose to a placebo in 90 women who have had multiple UTIs. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New tool helps pharmacists decide when antibiotics are needed for bladder infections
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a shared decision-making tool can help pharmacists and patients better understand when antibiotics are truly needed for uncomplicated cystitis (bladder infection). About 506 women with symptoms will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibioti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New pump lets kids get antibiotics at home, not hospital
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving antibiotics through a small, portable pump over 24 hours is safe and cost-effective for children with serious bacterial infections. About 150 kids who are stable enough for home care will receive the pump instead of multiple daily hospital injectio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Catheter cleaning showdown: betadine vs sterile water – which is better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to clean the area before placing a temporary bladder catheter: Betadine (the current standard) versus sterile water. Researchers want to see if sterile water leads to fewer bacteria in the urine and less pain during the procedure. About 148 adults who…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Spa treatment shows promise for chronic kidney and urinary conditions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 21-day spa program—including mineral water baths, exercise, and diet—can improve kidney function and reduce symptoms in 150 adults aged 40-70 with chronic kidney or urinary tract diseases. Participants receive standard spa care at a resort in the C…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Spa and Balneology, public research institution • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Shower power: standing to pee may cut pain and catheter returns after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether standing in the shower instead of sitting on the toilet helps women urinate more easily after having a catheter removed following vaginal surgery. The goal is to see if this position reduces pain, lowers the amount of urine left in the bladder, and dec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assuta Ashdod Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Let it fall? study tests if letting catheters drop out on their own is better than nurse removal
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether letting a bladder catheter fall out on its own (passive removal) is better than having a nurse pull it out (active removal) after urological surgery. 160 men will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and anxiety…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Which catheter holder is best? new study aims to reduce pain and infections
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adhesive or elastic band devices are better at securing urinary catheters in critically ill patients. The goal is to prevent skin injuries, reduce discomfort, and lower the risk of catheter-related infections. About 188 adults in intensive care will be ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Aging immune system under the microscope: study seeks clues to infection risk in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to better handle bioterrorism and outbreak exposures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Emergency UTI treatment under review: study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how doctors can improve antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) after patients leave the emergency department. Researchers will check if adjusting antibiotics based on lab test results reduces the use of strong drugs like fluoroquinolones.…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up sepsis diagnosis in ER
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called In-Dx to quickly identify infections and antibiotic resistance in emergency patients with suspected sepsis. Researchers will compare the device's results to standard lab cultures using stored samples from 2,500 patients. …
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could personalized antibiotic dosing save lives in liver cirrhosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 1,000 people with liver cirrhosis who have bacterial infections and are being treated with β-lactam antibiotics. Researchers want to see how the body processes these drugs and whether personalized dosing could improve survival. The study is observational, …
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Tiny probe could give doctors a window into infant brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood markers could spot sepsis risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Teens needed for First-Ever antibiotic safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a single dose of an experimental antibiotic combination (sulopenem etzadroxil plus probenecid) is safe and tolerable in 12 adolescents already receiving standard antibiotics for a bacterial infection. Researchers will measure how the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Iterum Therapeutics, International Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Bladder microbiome study aims to unlock secrets of urinary diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Zurich is looking at how tiny organisms (microbes) and the immune system interact in the bladder. Researchers will collect samples from 800 adults with various urinary conditions, including infections, bladder pain, and overactive bladder, as wel…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to perfect antibiotic dosing for sickest kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New study tracks antifungal drug in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to map childhood infections in chinese ICUs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which antibiotic combo is kinder to kidneys? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can videos and quizzes help patients better understand surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method to help patients understand complex spine or prostate surgeries before they agree to them. Instead of just reading a form, patients watch multimedia content and answer questions to check their understanding. The goal is to see if this approach makes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can AI match doctors? new study puts ChatGPT to the test on urology cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well three AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek—can diagnose and suggest treatments for urology diseases. Researchers will use 800 past patient records from four hospitals to check the AI's accuracy and usefulness. The goal is to understand if AI can he…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a simple bladder infection spare women from unnecessary cancer scans?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at women aged 50 and older who have visible blood in their urine along with a bladder infection. Researchers want to find out if these women really need to undergo invasive tests like cystoscopy and CT scans to check for bladder or kidney cancer. By following 300…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Sweat sensors could replace needles for drug monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study aims to spot sepsis faster in ERs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…
Sponsor: Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Location Academic Medical Center (AMC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Real-World watch: is zavicefta safe for tough infections?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 600 patients in Korea who receive Zavicefta for complicated abdominal or urinary tract infections or hospital-acquired pneumonia. Researchers track side effects and how well the drug works. It is required by Korean regulators to ensure the drug's safety after …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC