Can less be more? new study tests cutting back antibiotics in cancer patients with sepsis
NCT ID NCT03683329
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether reducing the use of strong antibiotics in cancer patients with sepsis or septic shock is safe. Researchers compared stopping or narrowing antibiotics early versus continuing them as usual. The goal was to see if this approach could lower the risk of drug-resistant infections without increasing deaths. The study involved 398 adults with blood cancers who were in intensive care.
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Institut Paoli Calmettes
Marseille, 13273, France
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