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Meropenem vs Azithromycin Efficacy in Case XDR Enteric Fever
Sponsor: Indus Hospital and Health Network
Summary
1. Primary Objective: o To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous azithromycin compared with meropenem in the treatment of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) enteric fever. 2. Secondary Objectives: * To evaluate the fever defervescence and Salmonella Typhi eradication * To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of intravenous azithromycin versus meropenem in treating XDR enteric fever. 3. Exploratory Objectives: * To evaluate the drug resistance against intravenous azithromycin versus in treating XDR enteric fever.
Official title: "Comparing Efficacy of Intravenous Azithromycin and Meropenem for Extensively Drug-Resistant Enteric Fever: A Randomized Controlled Trial" (Pilot Study)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-04-22
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2026-01-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Azithromycin
Azithromycin 1g IV loading dose then 500mg IV OD
Meropenem Injection
Meropenem 1000 mg IV Q8H
Locations (1)
Indus Hospital & Health Network - Mian Campus
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan