A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Ertapenem Versus Ceftriaxone/Metronidazole in the Treatment of Intra-abdominal Infections in Adults (0826-802)
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Intra-abdominal Infection
- Registration Number
- NCT00481702
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Brief Summary
A multicenter study to evaluate the effectiveness of ertapenem compared to ceftriaxone/metronidazole in treating certain abdominal infections that require surgery in adult patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 300
Inclusion Criteria
- Male or female patients age 18 or older
- Patient has a diagnosis of intra-abdominal infection requiring surgery as evidenced by fever, elevated while blood cell count and abdominal pain
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Exclusion Criteria
- Patient has another infection, other than abdominal
- Female patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method That ertapenem is as effective as ceftriaxone/metronidazole in the treatment of an abdominal infection 2 weeks after treatment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method That ertapenem is as effective as ceftriaxone/metronidazole in the treatment of abdominal infection 4 weeks after treatment