Comparing two antibiotics for brain infections in children
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two strong antibiotics (tigecycline and colistimethate) to see which works better for treating infections in the brain or spinal cord. It is for children who have an external ventricular drain (a small tube) to help manage the infection.
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Who can take part
- The patient is between 1 month and 18 years old (not newborns under 1 month).
- The patient has symptoms of a brain or spinal cord infection, such as fever, confusion, or abnormal spinal fluid test results.
- The patient has a device called an external ventricular drain (EVD) in place to help manage the infection.
- No known allergy to tigecycline or colistimethate (two antibiotics used to treat infection).
- No other serious medical conditions that might affect the study results.
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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