Scientists fine-tune antibiotic dosing for kids battling cystic fibrosis

NCT ID NCT03771313

Summary

This study aimed to find the best dose of the antibiotic ceftaroline for children and teens with cystic fibrosis who have a history of a specific hard-to-treat lung infection (MRSA). Researchers measured how the drug moved through the bodies of 8 young patients to see if standard dosing recommendations worked well for them. The goal was to create more personalized dosing strategies to help control infections in this vulnerable group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 42229, United States

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