Testing penicillin allergy labels in blood cancer patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial checks whether people with blood cancers who think they are allergic to penicillin or related antibiotics can safely take these medicines again. It aims to remove incorrect allergy labels to improve treatment options.
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Who can take part
- You have a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.
- You are currently in the hospital for your cancer care.
- You have a reported allergy to penicillin, cephalosporin, or carbapenem antibiotics.
- You have not had a severe skin reaction like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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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