Blood test to guide antibiotic decisions in the ICU
This trial uses a new blood test (called BV test) to help doctors decide if antibiotics should be stopped or continued for ICU patients with suspected or confirmed infections. It aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while keeping patients safe.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You started taking antibiotics within the last 3 days for a known or possible infection
- Your doctor is willing to consider the BV test result when deciding about your antibiotics
- You do not have a severely weakened immune system (for example, due to certain conditions or treatments)
- You do not have advanced cancer that has spread, or you are not receiving only comfort care
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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