Antibiotics before infection: a new strategy to protect ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT07203638
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving antibiotics early can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults on breathing machines. One hundred participants will receive either the antibiotic cefepime or a placebo for two days. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of patients who develop pneumonia during their first week on a ventilator.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Beta lactam antibiotics (cefepime)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple way to prevent a common and dangerous lung infection in patients on breathing machines.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The antibiotics may not prevent pneumonia and could lead to side effects or antibiotic resistance.
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Locations
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Benha university hospital
Banhā, Al-Qalyubia, 13511, Egypt