Heart valve infection study questions standard antibiotic

NCT ID NCT07253688

Summary

This study aims to find out if doctors can safely skip the antibiotic rifampin when treating serious Staph infections on artificial heart valves. It will compare outcomes for 330 patients who either receive or do not receive rifampin alongside standard treatment. The goal is to see if avoiding this drug, which can cause side effects and interact with other medications, is just as effective for controlling the infection.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • McGill University Health Centre (Royal Victoria Hospital and Montreal General Hospital)

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    Montreal, Quebec, H4A4S1, Canada

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