Test to Speed Up Antibiotic Choice for Blood Infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial checks if a faster test to find the best antibiotic for a bloodstream infection can improve treatment and outcomes. If you have a confirmed bloodstream infection, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must have a bloodstream infection confirmed by a positive blood culture.
- You were admitted to an emergency department or hospital for any reason.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have not taken part in this study before.
- You are not in another study that could conflict with this one.
- You are expected to live longer than 48 hours and do not have a do-not-treat order regarding antibiotics.
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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