ICU antibiotic dosing under the microscope: new study targets dialysis clearance

NCT ID NCT07167524

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the antibiotics piperacillin and tazobactam are cleared from the body by continuous kidney replacement therapy in intensive care patients with severe infections. Researchers will measure drug levels in 24 adults to better understand dosing needs. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness and reduce risks like underdosing or toxicity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

piperacillin and tazobactam (antibiotics)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors determine the right antibiotic doses for ICU patients on kidney dialysis, potentially improving treatment and reducing side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 24 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so it may not lead to immediate changes in patient care.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SEPSIS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

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

  • University Rouen Hospital

    Rouen, 76031, France

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