Tracking treatment for serious infections in people who inject drugs
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how well people who inject drugs and get serious infections are treated in the hospital. The goal is to understand what helps people recover and to improve care for others in similar situations.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have injected drugs within the last 6 months
- You are currently in the hospital with a serious bacterial or fungal infection (like a bloodstream, bone, joint, or deep tissue infection)
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join
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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