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Reduction of Intravenous Antibiotics In Neonates

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Neonatal SEPSIS
Neonatal Infection
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03247920
Lead Sponsor
Franciscus Gasthuis
Brief Summary

Randomized controlled open-label non-inferiority trial comparing complete intravenous antibiotic treatment with a short iv. course followed by oral antibiotics in neonates (0-28 days) with probable bacterial infection.

Primary outcome:

- Bacterial re-infection within 28 days after finishing of antibacterial therapy.

Secondary outcome(s):

* Pharmacokinetic profile of oral amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

* Quality of life

* Cost-effectiveness

* Alterations in gut microbiome

* Use of molecular techniques for better detection of bacterial pathogens

Detailed Description

Neonates have a high antibiotic consumption because of their susceptibility for bacterial infections. Since the early diagnosis of bacterial infection in neonates is difficult, intravenous broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy is usually started promptly after subtle symptoms. The majority of neonates become asymptomatic shortly after initiation; when infection is probable or proven by elevated inflammatory markers and/or a positive blood culture, intravenous antibiotics are administered for at least 7 days.

However, for neonates blood culture has a limited sensitivity. Therefore, the majority of neonates with probable infection are treated for a prolonged time with intravenous broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy. In older children, intravenous antibiotics are often changed to oral antibiotics after cessation of symptoms and decreasing inflammatory parameters. This is not yet widely practised in neonates because of uncertainties in pharmacokinetics. Two explorative small studies from France and Italy into neonatal antibiotic switch therapy suggest that follow-up treatment with an oral antibiotic is promising; but the non-inferiority and safety was not yet properly addressed. Neonatal switch therapy, if proven to be safe and efficacious, would have a major impact on neonatal well-being, mother-to-child bonding and moreover costs.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
510
Inclusion Criteria
  • Neonates (≥ 35+0 weeks, 0-28 days old, ≥ 2 kg)
  • Probable bacterial infection defined as clinical symptoms and/or maternal risk factors and elevated inflammatory markers for which empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment was initiated and needs to be continued for > 48 hours
  • Clinically well
  • Toleration of oral feeding without overt vomiting
  • Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Proven bloodstream infection
  • Absence of blood culture
  • Severe localized infection (meningitis, osteomyelitis, necrotizing enterocolitis)
  • Severe clinical sepsis (compromised circulation, need for mechanical ventilation)
  • Continuous need for a central venous line
  • Severe hyperbilirubinemia exceeding the exchange level
  • Parents inability to administer medication
  • Major congenital or syndromic anomalies

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Oral groupAmoxicillin ClavulanateAfter 48 hours of intravenous antibiotics eligible neonates will switch to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid suspension for the remaining 5 days. When the oral suspension is well tolerated neonates can be discharged from hospital. In order to investigate the pharmacokinetic profile of oral amoxicillin/clavulanic acid serum levels will be measured.
Intravenous groupAntibioticsNeonates will complete the full course of antibiotics of 7 days intravenously in hospital following local protocol.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bacterial re-infection within 28 days after cessation of antibiotic treatment (within 35 days after initial presentation)0-35 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in Quality of Life between oral and intravenous antibiotic treatment0-35 days after birth

Two questionnaires on day 7 and 21 after admission, filled in by both parents. Data will be provided in a descriptive manner as no validated QoL questionnaires exist for neonates.

Duration of hospitalization0-35 days after birth
Percentage of re-admission0-35 days after birth
Time above MIC (T>MIC) of oral amoxicillin.0-7 days

2 blood samples after administration of antibiotic suspension at different time points will be taken.

Time above MIC (T\>MIC) will be defined. Target MIC is 8 mg/liter.

Time above MIC (T>MIC) of oral clavulanic acid.0-7 days

2 blood samples after administration of antibiotic suspension at different time points will be taken.

Time above MIC (T\>MIC) will be defined. Target MIC is 8 mg/liter.

Total costs and cost-effectiveness0-35 days after birth

Cost-effectiveness of intravenous to oral switch compared to a full course of antibiotics + possible extra costs due to early antibiotic switch

Trial Locations

Locations (18)

Rijnstate Hospital

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Arnhem, Netherlands

Juliana Kinderziekenhuis-Haga Hospital

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Den Haag, Netherlands

Catharina Hospital

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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Meander Medical Center

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Amersfoort, Netherlands

Maxima Medisch Centrum

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Veldhoven, Netherlands

Amphia Hospital

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Breda, Netherlands

IJsselland Ziekenhuis

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Capelle Aan Den IJssel, Netherlands

Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis

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Delft, Netherlands

Haaglanden Medical Center

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Den Haag, Netherlands

Groene Hart Ziekenhuis

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Gouda, Netherlands

Franciscus Vlietland

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Schiedam, Netherlands

Medisch Spectrum Twente

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Enschede, Netherlands

Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis

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Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Franciscus Gasthuis

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Ikazia Ziekenhuis

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Maasstad Hospital

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Isala

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Zwolle, Netherlands

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