Status:
UNKNOWN
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for PEG in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Azienda Policlinico Umberto I
Conditions:
Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-18 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate if a single i.v. dose of co-amoxiclav before PEG can reduce the incidence of peristomal wound infection in the paediatric population.
Detailed Description
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is a common endoscopic procedure, performed to avoid malnutrition in various pathological conditions. Gastrostomy tube placement is associated with intra and...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All pediatric patients (0-18 years) who will refer for PEG placement to the endoscopy unit
Exclusion
- Controindications for PEG
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Antibiotic use within the past 4 days
- Illness too severe to allow the patient to participate
- Allergy to penicillin
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01870167
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
June 5 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Pediatrics
Rome, Italy, 00161