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Pharmacokinetics of Micafungin in Critically Ill Patients
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Sponsor:
University Medical Center Groningen
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jan-Willem C Alffenaar, University Medical Center Groningen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01716988
First received: October 8, 2012
Last updated: January 11, 2017
Last verified: January 2017
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Purpose
A study of micafungin in ICU versus non-ICU patients showed a significantly lower treatment success in ICU patients compared with non-ICU patients. It is known that in critically ill patients, alterations in function of various organs and body systems can influence the pharmacokinetics and hence the plasma concentration of a drug. The pharmacokinetic parameters of micafungin in critically ill patients are most likely different, but this has not been specifically studied.
The pharmacokinetic parameters of micafungin in critically ill patients will be established and plasma concentrations of micafungin will be correlated with disease severity.
| Condition |
|---|
| Critical Illness Invasive Candidiasis |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Pharmacokinetics of Micafungin in Critically Ill Patients With Invasive Candidiasis |
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Further study details as provided by Jan-Willem C Alffenaar, University Medical Center Groningen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Correlation of pharmacokinetic parameters/plasma concentrations of micafungin with disease severity. [ Time Frame: 4 days ]Correlation of the level of micafungin concentration with disease severity scores. Correlation of pharmacokinetic parameters (clearance, half-life) of micafungin with disease severity scores.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Pharmacokinetic parameters of micafungin in ICU patients. [ Time Frame: 4 days ]Calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters (clearance, half life, volume of distribution) of micafungin.
- Time (in days) to culture conversion. [ Time Frame: max 28 days ]Number of days untill cultures are negative.
- Correlation of the plasma concentration of micafungin with response to treatment. [ Time Frame: max 28 days ]Correlation of the level of micafungin concentration with outcome.
- Correlation of the plasma concentration of micafungin with inflammation parameters. [ Time Frame: 4 days ]Correlation of the level of micafungin concentration with interleukin-6, interleukin-8 and procalcitonin.
- Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)/minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) ratio. [ Time Frame: max 28 days ]Area under the concentration-time curve of micafungin devided by the minimal inhibitory concentration of the candida species.
- Composing a pharmacokinetic model of micafungin in critically ill patients. [ Time Frame: max 28 days ]Composing a pharmacokinetic model of micafungin to estimate the 24-hours AUC of micafungin based on limited samples.
- Highest observed plasma concentration (Cmax)/minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) ratio. [ Time Frame: 28 days ]Highest observed plasma concentration of micafungin devided by the minimal inhibitory concentration of the candida species.
| Enrollment: | 19 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2012 |
| Study Completion Date: | January 2017 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts |
|---|
| Micafungin |
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
Adult patients with invasive candidiasis admitted to an intensive care unit.
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Treatment with micafungin.
- Admission to an ICU.
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Invasive candidiasis.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Blood sampling not possible.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01716988
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Locations
| Netherlands | |
| University Medical Center Groningen | |
| Groningen, Netherlands, 9700 RB | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Medical Center Groningen
More Information
| Responsible Party: | Jan-Willem C Alffenaar, PharmD, PhD, University Medical Center Groningen |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01716988 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
NL39246.042.12 |
| Study First Received: | October 8, 2012 |
| Last Updated: | January 11, 2017 |
Keywords provided by Jan-Willem C Alffenaar, University Medical Center Groningen:
|
Micafungin pharmacokinetics invasive candidiasis intensive care |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
|
Critical Illness Candidiasis Candidiasis, Invasive Disease Attributes Pathologic Processes |
Mycoses Micafungin Echinocandins Antifungal Agents Anti-Infective Agents |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 23, 2017