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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT06543290

NCT06543290 Azithromycin Before Induction

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NCT ID NCT06543290
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Condition Infections
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 400 participants
Start Date 2023-08-07
Primary Completion 2026-08-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Azithromycin PillPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 400 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-07.

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Brief Summary

This is a double blinded randomized control trial involving administration of 2 grams prophylactic azithromycin in third trimester patients undergoing induction of labor at our institution to demonstrate reduction in maternal and neonatal infection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * • Third trimester of pregnancy defined as 28 0/7 weeks or more * Singleton pregnancy * Age 18-45 * Induction of labor initiated for medical or obstetrical reason or electively over 39 weeks of gestation * No contraindication to vaginal delivery * Reassuring fetal heart rate tracing * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * • Does not read or write in English or Spanish * Unable or unwilling to give informed consent * Use of antibiotic or antiviral agent within the last 7 days * Evidence of active infection at the time of initiation of induction (patients with rectovaginal group B streptococcus positive results will be allowed to participate as it is a colonizing organism, unless they show evidence of active infection) * Incarcerated Women * Active substance abuse * Age \< 18

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kristina Nalbandyan, DO

✉ knalbandian@westernu.edu

📞 8187306222

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06543290 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Infections. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06543290 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06543290 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06543290 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at knalbandian@westernu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06543290 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Colton, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06543290 clinical trial?

NCT06543290 is sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 400 participants.

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