Telavancin levels in patients with external ventricular drain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study measures how much of the antibiotic telavancin reaches the fluid around your brain and spine when you have a drain in place. It will help doctors understand if this drug is effective for treating brain infections.
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Who can take part
- Adults between 18 and 85 years old
- Have a drain in your head that is actively removing fluid (ventriculostomy)
- No known allergy to telavancin or similar antibiotics
- Good kidney function (eGFR greater than 50)
- Not pregnant, not a prisoner, and no severe anemia (hemoglobin level above 7)
- Not receiving other antibiotics at the start of the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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