NCT04580472View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Utility of Single-dose Oral Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Dermatologic Surgery

PHASE4RecruitingINTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

1,600

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 1, 2020

Primary Completion Date

September 30, 2026

Study Completion Date

September 30, 2026

Conditions

Surgical Site Infection

Interventions

DRUG

Cephalexin

If randomized to the antibiotic group, a single dose of cephalexin or clindamycin hydrochloride (if concern for previous allergy to Cephalexin) will be given prior to surgery.

OTHER

Placebo capsules

Patients will receive 4 placebo capsules prior to surgery if randomized to placebo group.

Trial Locations (1)

24016

RECRUITING

Carilion Clinic, Roanoke

All Listed Sponsors

lead

Carilion Clinic

OTHER