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Colistin Methanesulfonate Sodium Inhalation for Prophylaxis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (CIVAP): A Prospective, Multicentre, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Led by Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · Updated on 2025-07-15
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
72 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Previous studies have identified Acinetobacter baumannii (AB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) as the predominant pathogens responsible for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The challenge of drug resistance, especially against carbapenem is intensifying, with variations noted across different regions. Multidrug-resistant organisms associated VAP (MDR-VAP) are increasing in frequency and are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, therefore imposes a heavy burden on the healthcare system. Colistin methanesulfonate sodium (CMS) has shown effectiveness against gram-negative bacteria, including carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) such as carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), and carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP). This trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 3-day course of inhaled CMS in lowering the incidence of VAP among patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation for at least two days and at high risk of MDR-VAP.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Colistin Methanesulfonate Sodium Inhalation for Prophylaxis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (CIVAP): A Prospective, Multicentre, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Mechanical ventilation for more than two consecutive days (48 hours)
- High risk for multidrug-resistant bacterial infection, including any of these: recent antibiotic use within 30 days, hospitalization longer than 5 days, septic shock, ARDS, receiving renal replacement therapy, or previous multidrug-resistant bacteria colonization
- Written informed consent by the patient or proxy
You will not qualify if you...
- Suspected or confirmed ventilator-associated pneumonia at enrollment
- Mechanical ventilation through an endotracheal tube for more than four consecutive days (96 hours)
- Expected removal of endotracheal tube within 24 hours
- Presence of tracheostomy
- Allergy to colistimethate sodium
- Use of polymyxins within 7 days or systemic CMS therapy needed at enrollment
- Chronic kidney failure with glomerular filtration rate ≤30 mL/min or Stage 3 acute kidney injury (except if on renal replacement therapy)
- Expected survival less than 48 hours
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Previous participation in this study, use of inhaled antibiotics, or enrollment in other clinical trials within 30 days
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Qilu Hospital of Shandong university
Jinan, Shandong, China, 250000
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Research Team
H
Hao Wang, Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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