The Vancomycin Piperacillin/Tazobactam (VPT) Patient Safety Trial (VPS)
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Renal Effects of Vancomycin Combined With Either Piperacillin/Tazobactam or Meropenem: VPT Patient Safety (VPS) Study
Bassett Healthcare
852 participants
Aug 17, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
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Interventions
PT Dosing (concealed): PT dosing is standard irrespective of infection severity. 4.5 gm IV loading dose over 30 min, then 4.5 g IV over 4 hr (extended infusion) 6 hrs after the loading dose, and then q 8 hr
M dosing (concealed): M dosing depends on infection severity. 1 gm loading IV dose over 30 min, then 1 gm IV over 4 hr (extended infusion) q 8 hr (default dosing). Clinician has option to increase to 2 gm IV q 8 hr for severe infections and to decrease back to default dosing if previously chosen higher dosing is no longer deemed indicated.
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NCT07556107