Status:
TERMINATED
Oral vs Initial Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children: a RCT
Lead Sponsor:
University of Padova
Collaborating Sponsors:
Regione Veneto
IL Sogno di Stefano
Conditions:
Urinary Tract Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-6 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The main objectives of the study are 1. to compare the efficacy of oral vs initial iv antibiotic treatment in children with a first episode of UTI 2. to assess the diagnostic power of the various ima...
Detailed Description
Background. Upper urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children, but attitudes toward the diagnosis and the acute treatment are heterogeneous among pediatricians and pediatric nephrologists. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age between 2 months and 6 years,
- normal renal function
- first episode of upper UTI (fever, 2 consecutive positive urinalysis, later confirmed by 2 cultures and high blood inflammation indices)
Exclusion
- documented previous urinary tract malformation (prenatal ultrasound)
- seriously compromised general conditions (such as sepsis or vomit)
- hypersensitivity to the antibiotics considered.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2000
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
440 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00161330
Start Date
June 1 2000
End Date
July 1 2005
Last Update
December 14 2020
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