Azithromycin for Critical Asthma - Pediatrics

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2, Phase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-17
SponsorJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

About this trial

The CR-AZI Study will assess the immunomodulatory effects of Azithromycin for pediatric Critical Asthma.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 3-17 years

Admission to the PICU

Primary diagnosis of critical asthma

Prescription for continuous inhaled beta-agonist therapy and/or intravenous (IV) beta-agonist therapy

Disqualifiers

Critical Congenital Heart Disease Unrepaired

Tracheostomy Dependence at Admission

Ongoing Exposure to Azithromycin or Macrolide Antibiotics for any indication

Past Medical History of Prolonged QT Syndrome or Arrhythmias

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Azithromycin

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups