Probiotics for preventing infections in ICU patients
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether probiotics (good bacteria) can help prevent serious infections in critically ill patients in the ICU. If you are very sick and in the ICU, you may be able to join — as long as you don't have certain conditions like cancer or a weakened immune system.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) and seriously ill — your doctor will check your severity score.
- You cannot have an active cancer, be on chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or have an autoimmune disease.
- You cannot be taking medications that weaken your immune system or have a low white blood cell count (neutropenia).
- You cannot be pregnant.
- Your family or legal guardian must agree to you joining 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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