Studies Open for Enrollment

Standard versus Biofilm Susceptibility Testing in Cystic Fibrosis

This research study will compare the effect of the two methods of antibiotic susceptibility testing for sputum, the standard testing and the biofilm testing, in patients with Cystic Fibrosis lung infections. The study will examine whether the amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs decreases more in the subjects whose antibiotics are selected using the standard testing or the biofilm testing.

All eligible volunteers will be treated with 14 days of antibiotics. Two types of antibiotics will be selected. The antibiotics will be given intravenously (into a vein) and/or by mouth.
Compensation provided. All study-related testing, medication, and supplies will be free of charge.

Candidates

• Male and female patients with cystic fibrosis 18 years or older, Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the sputum

Requirements

• Two weeks of oral/intravenous antibiotics at home
• PFTs, bloodwork

Visits: 4

Status: Open for Enrollment

How to Participate
If you are interested in seeing if you/your child is eligible for participation in this study and/or would like to hear more about the study, please call Liz at 412-692-7060 or Sandy at 412-692-7042.

Top Updated 11/30/07