Status:

COMPLETED

Cefadroxil and Cephalexin Drug Levels and Dosing in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Osteomyelitis

Septic Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-18 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to figure out the best doses for two antibiotics (called cefadroxil and cephalexin) when they are used to treat bone, joint, or muscle infections in children. In order to do ...

Detailed Description

This study aims to shift the current treatment paradigm for the use of oral first-generation cephalosporins in pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) infections. Optimizing treatment for MSK infections is pa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children who are admitted to Children's Hospital Colorado and:
  • Are to be treated for a deep musculoskeletal infection (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, pyomyositis), as determined by their primary medical team
  • Are aged 6 months to 18 years

Exclusion

  • Patients will be excluded if they:
  • Are less than 6 months of age or greater than 18 years of age
  • Weigh less than 5.5 kg
  • Weigh greater than the 95%ile for age
  • Have underlying current renal disease based on medical history
  • Have an underlying chronic medical condition-examples include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis, immunodeficiency, cancer, spina bifida, chromosomal abnormalities, cerebral palsy, or metabolic disorders.
  • Have a history of significant drug allergy to any beta-lactam antibiotic (e.g. anaphylaxis and/or angioedema)
  • Are on an oral cephalosporin at time of enrollment
  • Are started on an oral cephalosporin during the study
  • o Note: If an enrolled patient is started on an oral cephalosporin prior to completion of the study, they will be removed from the study. However, data obtained prior to their receipt of an oral cephalosporin will still be included in the analysis.
  • Are known to be pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03802552

Start Date

May 1 2019

End Date

April 30 2021

Last Update

June 2 2021

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Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

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