New study tracks antifungal drug in sick kids
NCT ID NCT04961593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive care will take part. The goal is to improve treatment, not to test a cure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children receiving caspofungin in pediatric intensive care unit including but not limited to children with liver insufficiency, hypoproteinemia, ECMO treatment, CRRT treatment or sepsis.
- Ages
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3 months to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children receiving caspofungin in pediatric intensive care unit Exclusion Criteria: * No Informed Consent signed Participate in other clinical trials
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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