Scientists seek perfect antibiotic dose for young burn victims
NCT ID NCT03881800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to find the best dose of the antibiotic ceftazidime for critically ill children with severe burns. Researchers took blood samples from 3 children to measure how the drug moves through the body. The goal was to learn how to personalize dosing to improve treatment and avoid under-dosing.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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3 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2020
- Finished
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Nov 2020
- 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
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Who is studied
Burned children requiring the administration of Ceftazidime for the treatment of a documented or suspected bacterial infection
- Ages
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1 month to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age: \> 1 month and \< 18 years * Patient weight \> 3 Kg * Patient requiring the administration of Ceftazidime for the treatment of a documented or suspected bacterial infection Exclusion Criteria: * Patient and parents having notified to the doctor that they refuse data recovery and additional blood sample volume
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Necker - Enfants Malades (Public Hospitals of Paris)
Paris, 75015, France
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