Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.
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: Completed study of Surgical Wound Infection and Spinal Deformity, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Patients were contacted and their medical records were reviewed for a minimum of one year after surgery in order to determine the incidence of postoperative infection. The Center for Disease Control's definition of surgical site infection was applied in determining infection rates.
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 |
What the finished NCT01608854 record still lists
NCT01608854 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 539 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 861-participant average among 8 other Surgical Wound Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (37% lower).
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 a single indexed study location in 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.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
Similar trials for Surgical Wound Infection
Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.
Where NCT01608854's enrollment target sits among peer trials
539 4th of 8 higher than 5 of 8 other Surgical Wound Infection trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more other Surgical Wound Infection trials. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
-
The Effect of Bacterial Decolonization Before Skin Cancer Surgery on Infection Rate of Lower Extremity Wounds Left Open to Heal
RECRUITING · Phase 3
-
Light-Activated Antimicrobial Therapy to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
RECRUITING · Phase 3
-
A Study of Amicidin-β Topical Solution for Patients With Surgical or Traumatic Wound Infections
RECRUITING · Phase 1
-
Reducing Intraoperative ESKAPE Transmission Through Use of a Personal Hand Hygiene System
RECRUITING · NA
-
NPWT in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures for Management of GI Malignancies
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING · Phase 2
-
Local Warming of Surgical Incisions
COMPLETED · Phase 3
Nationwide trials with similar profiles
Cross-condition peers matched on enrollment target and registry start date, not the same-condition list above.
Similar enrollment target
- NCT04557462 · 540 participants · Phase 3
A Rollover Extension Program (REP) to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Open Label Iptacopan/LNP023 in Participants With Primary IgA Nephropathy
- NCT04956640 · 540 participants · Phase 1
Study of LY3537982 in Cancer Patients With a Specific Genetic Mutation (KRAS G12C)
- NCT05429892 · 540 participants · NA
FRESH Delivers: An Innovative Approach to Reducing Tobacco Use Among Rural Smokers
- NCT05549297 · 540 participants · Phase 3
Tebentafusp Regimen Versus Investigator's Choice in Previously Treated Advanced Melanoma (TEBE-AM)
Similar registry start date
- NCT05988463 · started 2027-01-01 · Phase 1
Dose-Escalation Study of Artesunate Patients With IPF
- NCT07219706 · started 2026-12-10 · NA
Dietary Fiber and Time Restricted Eating
- NCT02831335 · started 2026-12-01
Technical Development of Multi-Parametric Renocerebral MRI
- NCT05962346 · started 2026-12 · NA
Fetal Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia