Characterization of MRSA infection/colonization in CF
Study Type:
Observational
Intervention Category:
Not Applicable
Study Sponsor:
Muhlebach, Marianne
Funding for this trial has been provided in full or in part by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Study Phase:
Other
Recruitment Status:
Trial Completed
Study Drug(s):
Not Applicable
Number of Participants Being Recruited:
450
Single / Multi-Center:
Multi-Center
STUDY BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Frequency of MRSA infections have increased globally and in patients with CF. This study seeks to define if sub-types of MRSA differ in regards to effect on exacerbations, lung function and nutrition. The study also tests which antibiotics would be most useful for treating MRSA and if children and their parents would need to also have disinfection of nose and skin to avoid re-infection.
ELIGIBILITY
Age:
1 Years - 18 Years
FEV1:
Not Applicable
P. aeruginosa status:
Not applicable
B. cepacia status:
Not applicable
Other Primary Eligibility Requirements:
Note: Detailed eligibility criteria information may be available on clinicaltrials.gov. If a specific
trial listing for this trial is available, a link to the specific clinicaltrials.gov listing will be present in the "More Information" section below.
The sites listed below are currently recruiting subjects. Please note that this list generally lists either the pediatric or adult program but not both even though both programs may be recruiting subjects. Also, this list does not include sites that may be participating in the study but are not yet open for recruitment. If you are interested in this study please contact your center for more information.
AL
The Children's Hospital/University of Alabama at Birmingham (Pediatric), Birmingham, AL, 35233
Contact Information:
Hathorne, Heather Phone: (205) 638-9568 Email: hhathorne@peds.uab.edu
GA
Emory University (Pediatric), Atlanta, GA, 30322
Contact Information:
Hunter, Eric Phone: (404) 727-9960 Email: eahunte@emory.edu
IN
Riley Hospital for Children Indiana University Medical Center (Pediatric), Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Contact Information:
Richardson, Stacey Phone: (317) 948-7121 Email: stlyrich@iupui.edu
MO
St. Louis Children's Hospital Washington University (Pediatric), St. Louis, MO, 63110
Contact Information:
Rodgers, Denise Phone: (314) 286-1176 Email: rodgers@kids.wustl.edu
St. Louis Children's Hospital Washington University (Pediatric), St. Louis, MO, 63110
Contact Information:
Burks, Patricia Phone: (314) 454-5175 Email: Burks_P@kids.wustl.edu
NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Pediatric), Chapel Hill, NC, 27599
Contact Information:
Barlow, Carol Phone: (919) 966-9146 Email: cbarlow@med.unc.edu
PA
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (Pediatric), Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Contact Information:
Hartigan, Elizabeth Phone: (412) 692-7060 Email: elizabeth.hartigan@chp.edu
