Mycoses
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this program is to determine the frequency of the use of Posaconazole in immunocompromised patients refractory to first line therapy receiving therapeutic treatment based on different pathogens in comparison to other antifungal therapy. A further objective is to determine the frequency of the use of Posaconazole in immunocompromised patients receiving prophylactic treatment in comparison to other antifungal prophylaxis.
Interventions
Dosage of Posaconazole: Prophylactic dosing: 200mg tid (600mg/day) Treatment dosing: 400mg bid (800mg/day)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Immunocompromised patients with refractory IFI * Patients eligible for prophylactic treatment due to anticipated neutropenia for more than 7 days.
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety: adverse events | Depending on treatment modality every 2 to 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baseline: Patient demographic data; Disease history; Underlying diseases; Diagnosis; Previous therapies; Environmental risk factors; Host factors Performance status | Depending on treatment modality every 2 to 4 weeks |
| Treatment and follow up period: Performance status; Medication; Duration of treatment; Frequency of infectious episodes; Management of infections | Depending on treatment modality every 2 to 4 weeks |
| Adverse events; Survival status | Depending on treatment modality every 2 to 4 weeks |