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NCT01608854 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Comparison of Antibiotic Protocols in Spine Patients With Postoperative Drains
A clinical trial of Surgical Wound Infection and Spinal Deformity, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 539
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01608854 is a study of Surgical Wound Infection and Spinal Deformity that has completed, run by NYU Langone Health. The registered enrollment target is 539 participants, below the 861-participant average among 8 other Surgical Wound Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (37% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01608854, a study of Surgical Wound Infection and Spinal Deformity, has completed, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 539 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study 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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Antibiotic Protocol
Study Locations (1)
New York
- NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases - New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 539 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-04 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01608854
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01608854 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 539 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 861-participant average among 8 other Surgical Wound Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (37% lower). The listed sponsor is NYU Langone Health, which has 1,164 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Surgical Wound Infection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Antibiotic Protocol is the first listed.
NCT01608854 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01608854 about?
NCT01608854 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Antibiotic Protocols in Spine Patients With Postoperative Drains". 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 antibio...
What is the current status of trial NCT01608854?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 539 participants. The study started on 2008-11. Estimated completion is 2012-04.
What conditions does trial NCT01608854 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Surgical Wound Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Degeneration.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01608854?
The interventions under investigation include: Antibiotic Protocol (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01608854?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,164 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01608854 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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