Overview

Vanderbilt Pertussis Exposure Study: PEP in Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Following Pertussis Exposure

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two strategies of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in healthcare workers (HCWs) who have been vaccinated with acellular pertussis vaccine and have been exposed to pertussis Secondary Objectives include a comparison of the costs of each PEP strategy and an assessment for risk factors associated with healthcare-associated acquisition of pertussis.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Collaborator:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Polystyrene sulfonic acid