New combo therapy aims to beat staph blood infections
NCT ID NCT04886284
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding ertapenem to the standard antibiotic cefazolin helps adults with a serious staph bloodstream infection (MSSA) recover faster. About 60 participants will receive either the combo or standard care. The goal is to see if the combination clears the infection and improves survival.
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Foothills Medical Centre
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N4Z6, Canada
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Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton General Hospital and Juravinski Hospital)
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8P1A2, Canada
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Hospital de la Cité de la Sante
RECRUITINGLaval, Quebec, Canada
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McGill University Health Centre (Royal Victoria Hospital and Montreal General Hospital)
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4A3J1, Canada
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Niagara Health - St. Catharines site
RECRUITINGSaint Catharines, Ontario, L2E6X2, Canada
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