Clinical Trial

Clinical and Biological Impact of Gut Microbiota in Adult Patients With Bacteremia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Study acronym: SURVEIL
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
The widespread use of antibiotics in healthcare, veterinary, and agricultural sectors has significantly contributed to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), affecting both commensal and pathogenic microorganisms. AMR infections are linked to poorer patient outcomes, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue through the overuse of antibiotics in hospitalized patients, worsening global resistance trends. Six bacterial species-Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.-are considered urgent targets for new drug development. Advanced diagnostic methods, particularly Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), show promise in improving the detection and management of sepsis and resistant infections. However, effective application of NGS requires interdisciplinary collaboration and specialized expertise, highlighting the need for integrated efforts between research institutions and clinical centers to improve AMR surveillance, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07183722
Lead Sponsor Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria
Conditions Microbiota
Enrollment 86 participants
Start Date 2022-10-04
Primary Completion 2023-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-09-19