U.S., June 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07663110) titled 'Tackling Resistance And HealthCare Economics Through CPE Screening' on June 09.
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical study is to learn if it is possible to reduce the spread of resistant bacteria called CPEs (Carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales) between patients admitted to hospital.
CPEs can be carried in the gut of people without making them ill. Normally when patients come into hospital, they may undergo a swab test on their bottom to see if CPEs can be grown. This test can take up to 24 hours to produce a result.
The investigators want to use a faster test which takes 2 hours to produce a result, and whether this can ...