Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Perioperative Antibiotics for Reduction of Burn Wound Bacterial Concentration Following Grafting

Lead Sponsor:

Medstar Health Research Institute

Conditions:

Burn

Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study if to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics given during surgery in reducing the concentration of bacteria in a burn wound after surgery.

Detailed Description

This is a single-blind, randomized, controlled study to assess the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic perioperative administration of antibiotics for the reduction of bacterial concentration in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subject age ≥ 18 years old at the time of consent
  • Burn wound sustained less than 48 hours prior to the time of presentation to MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • Burn wounds solely due to a thermal mechanism
  • Total body surface area burned ≤ 10%
  • Anticipated to require a single grafting procedure
  • Able to provide informed consent to participate

Exclusion

  • Positive pregnancy test in females of child bearing age
  • Antibiotic administration within 30 days prior to admission
  • Known / documented beta lactam allergy and clindamycin allergy
  • Presence of burn wound cellulitis or infection pre-operatively
  • Intraoperative discovery of infection
  • Incarceration
  • Presence of factors that may affect wound healing, per clinician judgment, such as chronic malnutrition and immunocompromised state

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 29 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 30 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04516148

Start Date

May 29 2018

End Date

October 30 2020

Last Update

August 26 2022

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20010