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Filter by:Although the existing diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) challenge model is already suitable for dietary interventions in its current form, further characterization of the working-mechanism of the attenuated strain and further optimization of the study design will enable the investigators to better select those ingredients that affect the key pathophysiological processes. The aim of the CORAL study is to further characterize and increase the discriminative power of the diarrhoeagenic E. coli challenge model.
Vascular Prothesis Infection is a rare but an extremely serious complication. Diagnosis is often difficult (germs are found only in 50% of cases). Conventional imagery is often non-specific and difficult to interpret especially in early postoperative phase. Leukocytes isolated from the patient's blood are labeled with a radiopharmaceutical technetium 99mTc-HMPAO. The aim of this study is to assess the overall diagnostic performance of scintigraphy (hybrid SPEC-CT) with labeled leucocytes in diagnosis of subdiaphragmatic vascular prothesis infection.
This is a prospective, controlled; crossover study of daily bathing with no-rinse, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated washcloths versus bathing with water/soap or water according to gestational age and weight (e.g. standard bathing). The trial will take place in the Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Baseline data ragarding bloodstream infections (BSI) and colonization with multidrug resistant orgnisms (MDRO) will be collected for 3-6 months prior to patient enrollment. In the preliminary phase of the study we will establish the safety of chlorhexidine bathing using Clinell ® Chlorhexidine wash cloths on three groups of patients: term infants admitted to the NICU; late preterm infants (34-37 weeks); preterm infants 30-34 weeks of gestation. Interim analysis for adverse events will be performed after each group of patients. In the subsequent phases of the study, all infants admitted to the NICU and enrolled in the study will be bathed three times a week with Chlorhexidine wash cloths during the initial 6-months study period (intervention), followed by standard bathing during the second 6-months period, then again intervention period for 6 months and standard bathing for 6-months. Total study period- 3 years. Data collection will include all bloodstream infections as well as surveillance cultures
This post-marketing surveillance (PMS) study for Sovaldi® tablets (sofosbuvir, SOF) administered in combination with Copegus® tablets (ribavirin, COPE) will evaluate the safety and efficacy of SOF administered in combination with ribavirin under real world use in Japan. Among adult patients with chronic genotype 2 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treated with SOF+ribavirin in routine clinical use, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) under real world settings.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the treatment with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (SOF/VEL/VOX) fixed dose combination (FDC) ± ribavirin (RBV) in participants with chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and prior treatment experience with a direct acting antiviral (DAA).
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that viral specific T-cells (a type of white blood cell) can be generated from an unrelated donor and given safely to patients with viral infections.
This phase II trial studies the side effects of ex vivo-activated autologous lymph node lymphocytes infusion and to see how well they work in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Biological therapies, such as ex vivo-activated autologous lymph node lymphocytes, use substances made from living organisms that may stimulate or suppress the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
Background: HIV can sometimes cause HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, or HAND. HAND is HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. It can affect memory, thinking, or concentration. It can cause mood changes. HAND may be caused by HIV hiding in the central nervous system then causing inflammation. Researchers want to see if a drug for inflammation (Anakinra) can help people with HIV. Objective: To see if a drug for inflammatory diseases is safe for people with HIV-infection on antiretroviral therapy. Eligibility: Adults 18-61 years old with HIV who are enrolled in another study. Design: Participants will be screened with medical history, physical exam, and blood and urine tests. Participants will have up to 15 study visits over 16 weeks. At study visit 1, participants will have: - Screening tests repeated. - Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. They will lie on a table that slides into a metal cylinder in a strong magnetic field. They will get a dye inserted by a thin plastic tube in a vein. - Lumbar puncture. The lower back will be numbed. A needle will collect fluid from between bones in the back. - Tests of memory, thinking, and attention. Participants may also fill out forms and do tasks. Participants will learn how to inject the study drug. Over 8 weeks, they will give themselves the study drug at home every day. They will do up to 3 injections at once. They will write down their injections and any side effects. Participants will have 5 weekly visits while taking the study drug. They will answer questions and have blood drawn. At weeks 8 and 16, they will have a visit that repeats visit 1.
This Registry will enroll adolescent and pediatric participants who received at least one Gilead Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) direct acting antiviral (DAA) while participating in a Gilead-sponsored chronic hepatitis C clinical trial. The primary objective of this Registry is to determine the long-term safety of anti-HCV regimens in the pediatric population. Secondary objectives of this Registry are to determine whether subsequent detection of HCV RNA in participants who relapse following sustained virologic response (SVR) represents the re-emergence of pre-existing virus, the development of resistance mutations, or whether it is due to re-infection, and to characterize resistance mutations and the persistence of resistance mutations in pediatric participants who did not achieve SVR. Once enrolled, participants will be followed for up to 5 years.
Propionibacterium acnes is the most common pathogen identified from a surgical site infection in the shoulder. Standard skin preps do not prevent this type of infection. Patients will undergo either a chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide prep in days leading up to surgery. Bacterial burden will be determined at the time of surgery.