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Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of ceftaroline fosamil in elderly subjects with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) receiving antibiotic therapy in the hospital.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a multicenter study of ceftaroline fosamil in elderly subjects (≥ 65 years of age) with CABP. Adjunctive macrolide therapy is to be used at the Investigator's discretion. A switch to oral treatment may be allowed at the discretion of the Investigator. The total duration of therapy is 5 to 7 days; a minimum of 48 hours of study drug is required. ;


Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01666743
Study type Interventional
Source Forest Laboratories
Contact
Status Withdrawn
Phase Phase 4
Start date November 2012
Completion date March 2014

See also
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