Clinical trials

The VPT Safety Trial (VPS) compares two common antibiotic combinations to see how they affect the kidneys of patients in the hospital with serious infections. Both combinations are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal is to help doctors know which combination is safer so they can make better choices for their patients.

This is an observational research study. Patients with rectal cancer can choose different courses of treatment. This study will follow these patients over the course of approximately six years, depending on their treatment. Patients will be monitored through clinic visits and survey assessments to see how they do, how they feel regarding their treatment choices, and their outcomes. The surveys will analyze the impact of the patients' treatment choices, as well as patient adherence, in a rural setting.