Old antibiotic gets a second look for tough e. coli infections

NCT ID NCT07318584

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study compares the antibiotic cefotetan to standard treatments for E. coli infections in the blood or urinary tract. About 84 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive either cefotetan or usual care. The goal is to see if cefotetan works as well or better at clearing the infection and preventing it from coming back.

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Locations

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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