Switching from IV to oral antibiotics in children with bloodstream infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether children with bloodstream infections can safely switch from IV (through a vein) antibiotics to oral (by mouth) antibiotics earlier than standard practice. The goal is to see if early switching is just as effective and may reduce hospital stays and discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 4 weeks and 17 years old.
- A blood test must have shown a real bacterial infection (not a contaminant) that needs IV antibiotics.
- Your child must be clinically stable: breathing normally, no need for extra oxygen, IV fluids, or blood pressure support, and showing signs of improvement.
- Your child must be able to eat and drink normally by mouth.
- Your child must not have a complicated infection (like heart, brain, or spinal infection), have infected prosthetic material, or have certain chronic conditions that increase infection risk.
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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