Phase 4
Completed N=300
Effectiveness of Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Inguinal Hernia Repair
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01273818 ↗Enrolled (actual)
300
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Rate of Post-operative Infection
Summary
Aim of this study is to measure the effectiveness of topical gentamicin to prevent post-operative infection in inguinal tension-free hernia repair operation.Secondary aim is, if it is effective as a prophylactic agent, to compare it's effect with intra venous single dose cefazolin sodium prophylaxis.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Rate of Post-operative Infection |
— | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Infections in Each Study Arm |
1; 3; 0 | 0.198 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of inguinal hernia
Exclusion Criteria
- Femoral hernia
- Emergency cases
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01273818). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.