The University Of Queensland

This pilot study tests whether using a cap containing chlorhexidine on dialysis catheters can reduce infections compared to standard caps. Sixty adults with kidney failure who need dialysis through a central line will be randomly assigned to one of the two caps. The main goal is …

This study tests a new combination of antibiotics (Arm D) against standard treatments for a rare lung infection called mycobacterium abscessus. About 300 people with or without cystic fibrosis will take part. The goal is to see if the new combo clears the infection better and cau…

This study will test different methods to prevent infections and other problems from central lines (tubes placed in large veins) in 2,500 patients. It compares special antimicrobial caps and a skin anchor device against standard care. The goal is to find the best ways to keep pat…

This study will test whether adding information about a patient's fluid status to standard heart ultrasound can better predict serious outcomes like death in people with sepsis. About 200 adults in ICUs across four countries will get regular heart scans and fluid measurements. Re…

This study looks at whether adding a special brain-wave display (called density spectral array, or DSA) to the standard monitor (bispectral index, or BIS) helps doctors better detect when older adults (65+) wake up from anesthesia. The goal is to reduce the risk of being aware du…