ICU antibiotic dosing: what really matters?

NCT ID NCT05352997

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 156 critically ill patients to find out what factors help achieve the right levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in the blood. Researchers collected clinical data and used therapeutic drug monitoring to see which patients reached target concentrations. The goal is to improve dosing for severe infections in intensive care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

beta-lactam antibiotics

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better dose beta-lactam antibiotics in intensive care, potentially improving infection treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study that only observes past data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France