Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 5:06 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 5:06 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01594827
Brief Summary:
The prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) respiratory infection in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) has increased dramatically over the last decade. Evidence suggests that persistent infection with MRSA may result in an increased rate of decline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1 and shortened survival. Currently there are no conclusive studies demonstrating an effective aggressive treatment protocol for persistent MRSA respiratory infection in CF. Data demonstrating an effective and safe method of clearing persistent MRSA infection are needed.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a 28-day course of vancomycin for inhalation, 250 mg twice a day, (in combination with oral antibiotics) in eliminating MRSA from the respiratory tract of individuals with CF and persistent MRSA infection. Subjects will be assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either vancomycin for inhalation (250 mg twice a day) or taste matched placebo and will be followed for 3 additional months. In addition, both groups will receive oral rifampin, a second oral antibiotic (TMP-SMX or doxycycline, protocol determined), mupirocin intranasal cream and chlorhexidine body washes. Forty patients with persistent respiratory tract MRSA infection will be enrolled in this trial.
Detailed Description:
Primary Objectives
The primary objectives of this trial are to:
1. Determine the efficacy of an aggressive treatment protocol in eradicating persistent MRSA infection in individuals with CF.
2. Determine the safety of an aggressive treatment protocol in eradicating persistent MRSA infection in individuals with CF.
Secondary Objectives
The secondary objectives of this trial are to:
1. Determine the efficacy of an aggressive treatment protocol in improving Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1, time to exacerbation, and quality of life in individuals with CF and persistent MRSA infection.
2. Determine if there is benefit to adding nebulized vancomycin to an aggressive oral antibiotic treatment protocol in eradicating persistent MRSA infection in individuals with CF.
Study:
NCT01594827
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01594827