Longitudinal FolloW-up of Antimicrobial Resistance From Perinatal Acquisition (LWAPA): A SHARE Study ASSESSING AND PREVENTING Antimicrobial Resistance in the Perinatal Period
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · Sep 25, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 31, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Longitudinal FolloW-up of Antimicrobial Resistance from Perinatal Acquisition (LWAPA) study will assess the extent of perinatally-acquired MDROs and GBS, exploring factors influencing both maternal and neonatal colonization and better understanding the long-term outcomes in families affected by MDRO colonization.
By collecting samples at critical time points (e.g. during labour, after delivery, sequentially in the hospital, and then 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age, the LWAPA study aims to identify modifiable factors influencing colonization risk. The results from this study can help info...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Pre-partum mothers will be eligible for recruitment if they have been admitted to the pre-partum ward (2F) at PMH. This includes mothers with:
- • Pre-term labor (24-36 weeks gestation)
- • Pre-eclampsia
- • Post-dates (\>41 weeks gestation)-
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Mothers/babies who have been admitted for more than 96 hours will be excluded
About University Of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and cutting-edge facilities to conduct innovative studies across various therapeutic areas. With a focus on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, the University of Pennsylvania fosters collaborations among leading researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, ensuring rigorous trial design and adherence to ethical standards. Through its dedication to excellence in research and education, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Gaborone, , Botswana
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported