New antibiotic could shield blood cancer patients from deadly infections

NCT ID NCT05537896

First seen May 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study is for people with blood cancers like leukemia who are getting chemotherapy or a stem cell transplant, which can cause very low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) for over a week. The goal is to see if the antibiotic eravacycline can prevent serious bacterial infections during this vulnerable time. About 55 participants will receive the drug, and researchers will track how many get breakthrough infections and any side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Aaron Cumpston

    RECRUITING

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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

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