- In this trial, we look at the effect of administering 2 compounds that are already available on the market.
- One compound is given as an intravenous infusion (solution of the compound administered directly into a blood vessel) every 8 hours for 4 days. The infusion lasts 2 hours each time.
- The other compound is given as a tablet that you must swallow with 240 ml of water. This compound is administered twice in total, on different days.
Both compounds are already on the market and most of the side effects are known.
- Compound 1: based on studies with the compound in adult patients, the most common side effects that occurred in 1% or more of patients were: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, taste disorder, rash, inflammation of a vein, decreased sodium levels in the blood and/or increased liver enzyme levels in the blood (this says something about the functioning of the liver).
- Compound 2: the most common side effects that occur in 1% or more of people are joint pain, muscle pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea and/or headache.
Prior to the medical screening, you will receive written information about the study, which also describes the possible side effects. This information will also be discussed with you at the start of the medical screening. You can then ask questions to the screening physician or nurse. Once everything has been clarified, you can decide to give written consent to participate in the trial. The medical screening will only take place after you have done so. We want to emphasize that even after giving written consent, participation in any study is voluntary. You can decide at any time not to participate or to stop the medical screening or the study. You do not need to provide a reason for why you no longer wish to participate.