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N/ACompleted· 539 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Antibiotic Protocolother
Likely dose
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Prospective, Randomized Study of the Utilization of Antibiotics and Drains in Spinal Surgery

NYU Langone Health·observational·Posted May 31, 2012·Updated Jun 10, 2016

In Brief

An observational study evaluating Antibiotic Protocol for Surgical Wound Infection and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 539 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

In spine surgery, postoperative spinal drains are often utilized to prevent fluid buildup around the spinal cord. The purpose of this study is to determine whether postoperative antibiotic treatment continued for the duration of time a drain is in place results in a lower infection rate than antibiotics given for only 24 hours postoperatively.

Study Details

Study Typeobservational
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSurgical Wound Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Degeneration
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 31, 2012
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2008
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2011
Study CompletionApr 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.4 yearsPosted 14.1 years ago

Interventions

Antibiotic Protocolother

Patients were given postoperative antibiotics according to their randomization; antibiotic type and dosage were determined by the attending physician.