New study aims to perfect antibiotic dosing for sickest kids
NCT ID NCT04961580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-threatening sepsis.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ceftazidime avibactam sodium (a strong antibiotic)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors give the right dose of this antibiotic to critically ill children, potentially improving survival from severe sepsis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (30 children) that only measures drug levels, not cure rates. Results may not apply to all children or lead to a new treatment.
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Locations
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Children's hosptial of fudan university
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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