CompletedNot Applicable

Prophylactic Antibiotic in Treatment of Fingertip Amputation

Israel60 participantsStarted 2006-01

Plain-language summary

Fingertip amputation is a common injury. Considerable controversy exists as to whether prophylactic antibiotics are necessary for this injury. The investigators goal was to compare the rate of infections among subgroups with and without prophylactic antibiotic treatment. The study hypothesis was that infection rates were similar in the two groups.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * fingertip amputation with bone exposed Exclusion Criteria: * under the age of 18 years * if the patient had diabetes * oncological disorder * immune deficiency * bleeding disorder * used steroids regularly * presented with a grossly contaminated wound or other injury requiring antibiotic treatment * were currently taking antibiotics, or had a previous allergic reaction to cephalosporins.

What they're measuring

infection rate

Timeframe: 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02077400

SponsorHaEmek Medical Center, Israel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-02

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