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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
NameTimeMethod
That ertapenem is as effective as ceftriaxone/metronidazole in the treatment of an abdominal infection2 weeks after treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
That ertapenem is as effective as ceftriaxone/metronidazole in the treatment of abdominal infection4 weeks after treatment
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