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Study Comparing Piperacillin-Tazobactam Versus Piperacillin-Tazobactam Plus Glycopeptide in Neutropenic Patients
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Wyeth, May 2006
First Received: September 13, 2005   Last Updated: May 17, 2006   History of Changes
Sponsors and Collaborators: Wyeth
PETHEMA (Program for the Study and Treatment of Haematological Malignances)
Information provided by: Wyeth
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00195533
  Purpose

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and tolerance of piperacillin-tazobactam versus piperacillin-tazobactam plus glycopeptide as initial empiric antibiotic treatment for fever in neutropenic patients. Study of consecutive cohorts(2). First the patients will be included in the monotherapy branch until completing the predicted number of cases. When this happens, the Coordinating Center will communicate it to the participant centers and from then the patients will be included in the combined therapy.


Condition Intervention Phase
Hematological Malignancy
Leukemia
Myelodysplasia
Lymphoma
Myeloma
Stem Cell Transplantation
Drug: piperacillin-tazobactam
Drug: glycopeptide
Phase IV

MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer Fever Leukemia, Adult Acute Leukemia, Adult Chronic Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma
Drug Information available for: Piperacillin sodium Piperacillin Tazobactam Zosyn
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Natural History, Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study
Official Title: Monotherapy With Piperacillin-Tazobactam Versus Combination Therapy With Piperacillin-Tazobactam Plus Glycopeptide as an Initial Empiric Therapy for Fever in Neutropenic Patients. An Observational Prospective Study.

Further study details as provided by Wyeth:

Estimated Enrollment: 752
Study Start Date: July 2001
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with hematological malignancy or those who had undergone stem cell transplantation for neoplastic disease.
  • Fever (>38ºC)
  • Neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count < 500 or < 1000 anticipated to fall below 500 cells within 24-48 hours).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known allergy to any of the antibiotics used in this trial
  • A high probability of death within 48 hours
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00195533

Contacts
Contact: Trial Manager clintrialparticipation@wyeth.com

Locations
Spain
Recruiting
Coruña, Spain
Recruiting
Barcelona, Spain
Recruiting
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Recruiting
Alcira, Spain
Recruiting
Castellon, Spain
Recruiting
Madrid, Spain
Recruiting
Zaragoza, Spain
Recruiting
Tarragona, Spain
Recruiting
Tenerife, Spain
Recruiting
Valencia, Spain
Recruiting
Valladolid, Spain
Recruiting
Salamanca, Spain
Sponsors and Collaborators
Wyeth
PETHEMA (Program for the Study and Treatment of Haematological Malignances)
Investigators
Study Director: Medical Monitor Wyeth
Principal Investigator: Trial Manager For Spain, infomed@wyeth.com
  More Information

No publications provided

Study ID Numbers: 100943
Study First Received: September 13, 2005
Last Updated: May 17, 2006
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00195533     History of Changes
Health Authority: Spain: Spanish Agency of Medicines

Keywords provided by Wyeth:
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myeloma

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Precancerous Conditions
Hematologic Neoplasms
Hematologic Diseases
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Tazobactam
Piperacillin-tazobactam combination product
Multiple Myeloma
Fever
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Leukemia
Lymphatic Diseases
Preleukemia
Penicillanic Acid
Piperacillin
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Bone Marrow Diseases
Lymphoma
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anti-Infective Agents
Hematologic Neoplasms
Precancerous Conditions
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Piperacillin-tazobactam combination product
Leukemia
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Preleukemia
Neoplasms by Site
Therapeutic Uses
Lymphoma
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Immune System Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Tazobactam
Enzyme Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions
Lymphatic Diseases
Neoplasms
Penicillanic Acid
Piperacillin
Bone Marrow Diseases
Lymphoproliferative Disorders

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