SHORTER is a medical research trial comparing different antibiotic durations for the treatment of sepsis

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  • Funding

    The trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme.

  • Sponsorship

    The trial is sponsored by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  • Management

    The trial is managed by Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) - part of the UK Registered CTU Network

Want to join us?

We are accepting expressions of interest from UK hospitals with critical care units.

Click “express interest”, complete the form and a member of the trial team will be in touch.

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