New hope against superbug: antibiotic combo targets resistant klebsiella

NCT ID NCT07369518

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test the antibiotic combination ceftazidime-avibactam on 100 patients with healthcare-associated infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Researchers will collect samples from blood, urine, and other sites to identify the bacteria and check for resistance genes. The goal is to see how well the drug works and understand the genetic makeup of these superbugs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ceftazidime-avibactam

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose better antibiotics for hard-to-treat Klebsiella infections, potentially improving patient outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study that has not yet started recruiting. It focuses on lab testing and may not directly lead to new treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Klebsiella infectious disease Klebsiella pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Faculty of medicine Sohag University

    Sohag, Egypt