Metronidazole

Pouchitis, Liver Abscess, Amebic, Lung Abscess + 53 more

Treatment

41 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Metronidazole

What is Metronidazole

Metronidazole

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Metronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic, belonging to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics.[L3754] It is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as trichomoniasis and giardiasis, and amebiasis which are parasitic infections.[A181036,A181039] Metronidazole has been used as an antibiotic for several decades[L7429], with added antiparasitic properties that set it apart from many other antibacterial drugs, allowing it to treat a wide variety of infections. It is available in capsule form, tablet form, and topical form, and suppository preparations for the treatment of various infections.

Flagyl

is the brand name

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Metronidazole Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Flagyl

Metronidazole

1963

449

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Metronidazole, commonly known as Flagyl, is approved by the FDA for 41 uses including Bone and Joint Infections and Abscess .

Bone and Joint Infections

Abscess

Liver Abscess

Communicable Diseases

Osteomyelitis

Bacterial Endocarditis

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Bismuth subsalicylate

Abdominal Abscess

Abdominal Infection

Skin and skin structure infections

Gynaecological infection

Lung Abscess

Endometritis

Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections

Bacterial Meningitis

Pneumonia

intra-abdominal bacterial infections

hepatic abscess

Tubo-ovarian abscess

Lung Abscess

Curling Ulcer

Used to treat Duodenal Ulcer in combination with Bismuth subsalicylate

Lower respiratory tract infection bacterial

Bacterial Septicemia

Bacteria, Anaerobic

Bacterial Infections

Duodenal Ulcer

Used to treat Duodenal Ulcer in combination with Bismuth subsalicylate

Meningitis

Abscess, Intra-Abdominal

Empyema

asymptomatic Trichomoniasis

Exposure via partner

Endomyometritis

Bacterial Peritonitis

Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections

Empyema

Trichomonas Infections

Endometritis

Endometritis

Bacteria

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Communicable Diseases

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dose of Metronidazole is contingent upon the determined condition, for instance Amoebiasis, Giardiasis and Trichomonas Vaginitis. The amount of dosage varies, in accordance with the technique of delivery featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Uterine Cervicitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Bacterial Vaginosis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Bacterial Septicemia

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Bacterial Peritonitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Vulvovaginitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Tubo-ovarian abscess

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Exposure via partner

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Vaginitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Communicable Diseases

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Trichomonas Vaginitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Candida albicans

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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post-surgical vaginal cuff infection

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Giardiasis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Inflammatory Papule

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Pouchitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Bacterial Meningitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Sinusitis

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Endocarditis, Bacterial

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Operative Surgical Procedures

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Lockjaw

5.0 mg/mL, , 0.0075 mg/mg, 500.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mL, 250.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.065 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 10.0 %, 0.75 %, 1.0 %, 750.0 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg

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Warnings

Metronidazole Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Metronidazole may interact with Pulse Frequency

Pregnancy Trimester, First

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Metronidazole may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Metronidazole.

Common Metronidazole Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.

Alpelisib

Major

The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Metronidazole.

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Metronidazole Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Metronidazole?

Two active trials are researching the potential of Metronidazole in combating Postoperative Infections, Urethritis trichomonal and Amoebiasis.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Lockjaw

0 Actively Recruiting

Uterine Cervical Erosion

0 Actively Recruiting

Gum Disease

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable

Abdominal Infection

0 Actively Recruiting

Rosacea

0 Actively Recruiting

Balantidiasis

0 Actively Recruiting

Empyema

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Abdominal Abscess

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Bacteria

0 Actively Recruiting

Trichomonas Infections

0 Actively Recruiting

Vulvovaginitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Lung Abscess

0 Actively Recruiting

Pouchitis

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Atopic Dermatitis

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Not Applicable

Acne Vulgaris

0 Actively Recruiting

Operative Surgical Procedures

0 Actively Recruiting

Liver Abscess, Amebic

0 Actively Recruiting

Trichomonas Vaginitis

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 4

Amebic colitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Rosacea

2 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 2

Metronidazole Reviews: What are patients saying about Metronidazole?

5

Patient Review

8/25/2022

Metronidazole for Vaginosis caused by Bacteria

This medication has cured my BV three times. It's absolutely amazing how quickly it works; the first day I could already tell a difference, and by the second day I felt even better. This is definitely the only medication that has worked for me and I highly recommend it to others suffering from BV.

4.7

Patient Review

10/29/2022

Metronidazole for infection caused by bacteria

The taste of this medicine is my only complaint, but it's an otherwise effective treatment that helped me feel better within a day.

4

Patient Review

5/21/2022

Metronidazole for Infection caused by the Bacteria Anaerobes

Though the treatment itself was effective, I experienced some very unpleasant side effects. Bitter taste in my mouth and constant nausea being the worst. I also felt dizzy and like I had developed another sickness on top of what I was already treating.

4

Patient Review

7/3/2022

Metronidazole for Vaginosis caused by Bacteria

This helped my bv a lot. No more bad smell down there which is great. The affects from the pill though weâ??re horrible. Constantly nauseous, feeling like I was gonna throw up. I was super tired, disoriented, dizzy and bad headaches. I wish I got another pill because the affects were so bad for me.

4

Patient Review

7/15/2022

Metronidazole for Infection that causes Diarrhea - Giardiasis

I'm 81 and this medication started working within two days. I've been taking it for six days now, 500mg twice a day, and slowly but surely the problem is subsiding. So far no negative side effects to report.

3.3

Patient Review

6/2/2022

Metronidazole for infection caused by bacteria

The symptoms of my BV started clearing up quickly, but the taste of the medicine and the headaches it caused were tough to deal with.

3

Patient Review

10/4/2022

Metronidazole for Vaginosis caused by Bacteria

I was on the pill for 7 days, and I was so excited to be done with it! This medicine caused me to have mental issues. It does work but it made me feel like a psycho. Also, the metallic taste is unbearable. This medicine also causes nausea; had to drink chamomile tea to decrease the nausea symptoms.

2.7

Patient Review

8/15/2022

Metronidazole for Diverticulitis

The side effects of this medication were really troublesome. I had a lot of difficulty concentrating and speaking, felt irritable all the time, and was sensitive to sound. Insomnia was also an issue.

2.3

Patient Review

8/30/2022

Metronidazole for infection caused by bacteria

I developed an infection in my womb after having a polyp removed. The doctor prescribed me 400mg to be taken three times a day, but after only four days on the medication I thought I had overdosed. This drug is too powerful for me and I refused to take any more, regardless of what the doctor said. You must know your own body and listen to your intuition when it comes to taking medications.

2

Patient Review

7/16/2022

Metronidazole for Inflammation of the Stomach Lining caused by H. Pylori

While this medication did kill my h. pylori infection, I have been feeling really off since taking it. Two months in and I'm struggling with constant pressure/motion sickness and a general sense that something is not right. I don't feel like myself at all.

2

Patient Review

9/19/2022

Metronidazole for infection caused by bacteria

I'm not sure if this is helping. I've lost my sense of taste and have cramping and pain when urinating--to the point where sex is numbing. I hope things go back to normal soon.

2

Patient Review

7/14/2022

Metronidazole for Vaginosis caused by Bacteria

After taking the meds for a few days, I started to notice some concerning side effects like tingling and tenderness on my hip and upper thigh, lethargy, stiffness, anxiousness & trouble breathing. I stopped taking the medication and made my nurse practitioner aware. So far, I haven't received an alternative treatment plan; however, I will never take this drug again.

1.7

Patient Review

9/12/2022

Metronidazole for Diverticulitis

The doctor prescribed this for me, and I took it twice a day for seven days. The first two days were really tough because of the bad taste and diarrhea. By the fifth day, though, I finally saw some relief. I wouldn't want to go through that again, but it did help kill the bacteria.

1

Patient Review

5/29/2022

Metronidazole for Infection Within the Abdomen

I had an incredibly itchy rash all over my body that lasted for more than a week after taking just two pills.

1

Patient Review

6/8/2022

Metronidazole for Diabetic Foot Infection

This was a terrible experience. Two hours after application and my skin felt like it was on fire.
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Patient Q&A Section about metronidazole

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What bacterial infections does metronidazole treat?

"-Skin tissue infection due to Peptostreptococcus bacteria -Acute intestinal infection due to Entamoeba histolytica -Prevention of perioperative infection -Liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica -Infection caused by the parasite Balantidium"

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What kind of antibiotic is metronidazole?

"Metronidazole is an antibiotic belonging to the nitroimidazole class that is commonly used to treat gastrointestinal infections, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis."

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What STD is metronidazole 500mg used for?

"Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that is most commonly treated with the antibiotic metronidazole. Metronidazole is very effective when taken as prescribed."

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What is metronidazole used for treating?

"The medication metronidazole comes in capsules and tablets, and is used to treat infections in various parts of the body including the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart, bone, joint, lung, blood, nervous system, and other areas. Metronidazole is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)."

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Clinical Trials for Metronidazole

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Tailored Recommendations for Infant Gut Microbiome

No minimum age - 3
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether microbiome analysis, education, and personalized recommendations can improve gut health and reduce early markers of immune-related conditions in infants aged 0-3 months delivered via Cesarean section. The study aims to determine whether these interventions can increase beneficial bacteria, decrease C-section-associated microbiome signatures, reduce opportunistic pathogens, and improve functional potential for HMO digestion and SCFA production. The study also seeks to assess whether improvements in microbiome composition are associated with a reduced prevalence of early atopic symptoms. Researchers will compare three groups: a full intervention arm that receives microbiome reports, coaching, personalized recommendations, and educational materials; a limited intervention arm that receives simplified reports and basic recommendations; and a control arm that receives no results until study completion. This design allows evaluation of both a comprehensive intervention and a more scalable, minimal-results model. Participants will: 1. Provide six microbiome stool samples over a 24-month period. 2. Provide additional small stool samples at two timepoints for exploratory metabolomic analysis. 3. Receive microbiome reports and guidance according to their assigned study arm. 4. Complete surveys on infant health history, symptoms, diet, and environmental exposures. 5. Participate in standardized eczema assessment(s) administered by a Nurse Practitioner and evaluated by a Pediatric Allergy Specialist if any symptoms are reported. This study seeks to demonstrate that targeted microbiome support can positively shift gut microbial development in C-section infants and may reduce risks linked to the early stages of the atopic march. Findings may inform scalable strategies for delivering microbiome-based support in early life and improve long-term health outcomes for this high-risk population.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Seeding Labs INC

Qian Yuan, MD

Seeding, Inc DBA Tiny Health

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Antibiotic Duration for Infections in Children

60 - 17
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

Infections like pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection (also called SSTI or cellulitis), and urinary tract infections (UTI) are some of the most common reasons children get admitted to the hospital. All three of these conditions require antibiotics for treatment. Although antibiotics are needed to treat the infection and help children feel better, taking them longer than needed can negatively impact children and their families. Negative impacts include things like the burdens of taking more medications and medication side effects. There are guidelines (instructions) from expert medical organizations that suggest the number of days children need antibiotics, but they give a wide range (between 5 and 14 days). Unfortunately, these guidelines are not based on high-quality studies. National data suggests that doctors often choose on the higher end of this range when writing prescriptions for children in the hospital. Our three caregiver co-investigators, other parents of hospitalized children, doctors, other care providers, and researchers, all believe that additional study is needed to determine the best length of antibiotic treatment that weighs both the benefits and harms of antibiotics. The goal of our study is to understand if 5 total days of antibiotic treatment compared to 10 total days of antibiotic treatment is better for children who have been in the hospital for pneumonia, SSTI, or UTI. We will study this question through a randomized control trial. In other words, half of the children will receive 5-days of antibiotics and the other half will receive 10-days of antibiotics. Children in this study (and their caregivers) will not know how many days of antibiotics they will receive to cure their infection because some children will take a placebo (or a pill without antibiotics in it). Only the pharmacy will know if a child is getting antibiotic or placebo (for days 6-10 of treatment). During the first phase of the trial (feasibility phase), 4 hospitals will enroll children in the study. We plan on enrolling 50 patients during this phase. We are starting with just 4 hospitals, so our study team can create and update our study plans if needed. We will closely review information about how many patients and families agree to participate, and if they have any trouble completing any part of the study. We will also interview families to understand the choice to participate in the study, the choice not to participate in the study, and what it is like to be in the study. During the second study phase, we will enroll 1150 more patients across all 11 hospitals. Families will complete short, daily surveys until the 15th day after they started antibiotics, then a larger survey at day 15, at day 20, and at day 30. These surveys will ask about the child's symptoms and recovery from their illness, how the antibiotics are making them feel, and if they had to go back to their doctor, emergency room, or hospital. The answers to these questions will be combined to measure how well the child did, balancing feeling better and having bad effects from the antibiotics. We will use mathematical tests to determine which antibiotic duration is better for treating these illnesses. We will complete other mathematical tests to see if all children should receive the same length of antibiotics or if certain children should be prescribed shorter courses and others longer courses.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Children's of Alabama (+9 Sites)

Sunitha V Kaiser, MD, MSc

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Intrapleural Enzyme Therapy for Pleural Infection

18+
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if giving certain medications once a day works just as well as giving them twice a day to treat infections around the lungs (called pleural infections). These medications-tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and deoxyribonuclease (DNase)-are placed through a chest tube into the space between the lung and the chest wall to help clear out the infection. The investigators are trying to learn: * Does using the medicine once a day work just as well as using it twice a day? * Are there any differences in outcomes between patients who get the medicine once a day versus twice a day? * Does more or less fluid remain in the chest (seen on a chest x-ray) depending on how often the medicine is given? Participants will: * Have an infection around their lung and will already be getting normal hospital care, including a chest tube to drain the infected fluid around their lung. * Be asked to give permission to join the study. * Be randomly chosen (like flipping a coin) to get the medications either once a day or twice a day through the chest tube.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

UNC Chapel Hill

Jason Akulian, MD, MPH

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Dental Care for Pneumonia Prevention

60 - 100
All Sexes
Jefferson City, MO

The goal of this study is to learn if dental infection control treatment delivered to older adult nursing home residents at their place of residence will result in : * improved dental health * reduced risk of pneumonia * better glucose control for diabetic patients compared to the pre-project dental and general health evaluations of residents and the pre-project facility incidence of pneumonia. Dental infection control treatment includes treating gum infections, stopping or slowing decay with fluoride, and assisting residents with effective tooth brushing and denture cleaning daily. Previous studies indicate dental infections can be inhaled and cause pneumonia or make diabetes worse. A shortage of dentists has limited care for nursing home residents. This project will allow dental hygienists and specially trained dental assistants to treat nursing home residents using telehealth methods (computers, cameras, internet, and telephone) to talk and work with dentists in different locations.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Office of Dental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services

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