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Study identifier: NCT06184659 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Empirical Meropenem Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam for Adult Patients With Sepsis

Condition: Sepsis · Septic Shock  ·  Sponsor: Scandinavian Critical Care Trials Group

PhasePhase 4
Planned participants5800
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The EMPRESS trial aims to test the two most commonly used antibiotics (meropenem and piperacillin/tazobactam) among intensive care patients with sepsis (blood poisoning), as the safety of these two drugs is unclear in this group of patients.

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Morten H Møller, MD, Professor, PhD  ·  4535458685  ·  morten.hylander.moeller@regionh.dk

Nick Meier, MD  ·  4535450606  ·  nick.meier@regionh.dk

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Locations (2)

RigshospitaletCopenhagen, København Ø, DenmarkNot Yet Recruiting
RigshospitaletCopenhagen, DenmarkRecruiting

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