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Prospective, Randomized, Open, Multicentre Study About the Effect of an Empirical Antibiotic Monotherapy With Meropenem (Meronem®) Versus a Combination Therapy With Moxifloxacin (Avalox®) on Organ Dysfunction in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating meropenem and meropenem, moxifloxacin for Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock. Completed, enrolled 600 participants across 52 sites.
Detailed Summary
Severe sepsis and septic shock are diseases of infectious origin with a high risk of death. Antibiotic therapy is mandatory but it is unknown whether one antibiotic alone is sufficient for initial therapy. The purpose of this study is to compare a therapy with meropenem alone or the combination of meropenem plus moxifloxacin in the treatment of severe sepsis/ septic shock. Patients randomly receive one of the two treatments for at least 7 days but not longer than 14 days.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Empirical antibiotic therapy with 3 x 1 g intravenous meropenem. Dosage is adjusted in case of renal dysfunction. Recommended duration of therapy is 7 days but can be extended up to 14 days.
Empirical antibiotic therapy with 3 x 1 g intravenous meropenem plus 1 x 400 mg intravenous moxifloxacin. Dosage of meropenem is adjusted in case of renal dysfunction. Recommended duration of therapy is 7 days but can be extended up to 14 days.