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The Effects of Linezolid and Vancomycin on Inflammation and Cellular Signaling Vents

Information source: University of Utah
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on October 19, 2009
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Sepsis

Intervention: Linezolid or Vancomycin (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: University of Utah

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Guy Zimmerman, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: University of Utah

Overall contact:
Matthew Rondina, Phone: 801-213-2270, Email: matthew.rondina@hsc.utah.edu

Summary

We will determine if linezolid inhibits cellular activation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, providing mechanistic rationale for its clinical efficacy and the justification for further investigations in S. Aureus sepsis.

Clinical Details

Official title: The Effects of Linezolid and Vancomycin on Inflammation and Cellular Signaling Vents

Study design: Other, Prospective

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Healthy, taking no medications, and not recently hospitalized

Exclusion Criteria:

- Infection (active)

Locations and Contacts

Matthew Rondina, Phone: 801-213-2270, Email: matthew.rondina@hsc.utah.edu

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, United States; Recruiting
Matthew Rondina, M.D., Phone: 801-581-7818, Email: matthew.rondina@hsc.utah.edu
Matthew T Rondina, M.D., Principal Investigator
Additional Information

Starting date: January 2009
Ending date: June 2010
Last updated: June 18, 2009

Page last updated: October 19, 2009

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