New antibiotic shows promise against superbug in major hospital study

NCT ID NCT07226557

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a newer antibiotic called cefiderocol can save more lives than the current best treatments for a dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria (CRAB). Researchers will analyze data from about 5,000 hospitalized adults to compare death rates after 7 days of treatment. The goal is to find a more effective way to control these serious infections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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