Patient-Directed Antimicrobial Duration in Acute Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis

NCT06127160 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2025-09-12

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Summary

This pilot study will randomize 40 female patients with acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis to receive standard duration of therapy versus patient-directed antimicrobial duration (PDAD). The primary objectives of this pilot trial are to determine the feasibility and safety of conducting a full-scale multi-center randomized controlled trial.

Conditions

  • Pyelonephritis Acute

Interventions

DRUG

Cephalexin

Cephalexin 1000 mg by mouth 3 times daily for 10 days

DRUG

Cephalexin or placebo

Cephalexin 1000 mg by mouth 3 times daily for a minimum of 3 days, once participant reports symptom resolution for 24 hours they will switch to placebo for remainder of 10 days of treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-04
Primary Completion
2025-08-29
Completion
2025-08-29
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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