Study About no Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy (NCT03802097) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study About no Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
South Korea260 participantsStarted 2018-12-27
Plain-language summary
Laparoscopic gastrectomy has fewer infectious complications compared to open surgery. Recently, the incidence of postoperative infectious complications was greatly reduced due to the development of surgical techniques and improvement of prevention and control of surgical infection. Previous multicenter, phase II study (KSWEET-01) revealed that the incidence of infectious complications of laparoscopic gastrectomy without prophylactic antibiotics was not significantly higher than previously reported data.
Therefore, this study aim to prove the safety of totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy without prophylactic antibiotics, specially reference to the postoperative infectious complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* A patient undergoing totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for the gastric cancer located in the low or middle part of the stomach
* A patient who underwent limited lymphadenectomy (D1 or D1+) with clinical T1-2N0M0 stage based on 8th edition of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) tumor node metastasis (TNM) classification
* From 18 to 75 years old
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status 0-1
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score I-II
* A patient with appropriate bone marrow function, renal function, lung function, and liver function
* Before the surgery, decide to participate in this study and agree with the written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* A patient who underwent previous abdominal surgery
* Combined other abdominal organ cancer
* A patient who received chemotherapy and radiotherapy within the last 6 months
* Combined organ resection other than cholecystectomy
* A patient undergoing emergency surgery due to perforation or bleeding
* A patient who have received antibiotic treatment for other infectious diseases within one month of operation
* Severely malnourished patient
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of surgical site infections within 30 days
Timeframe: within 30 days after operation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03802097
SponsorKorean South West East Gastric Surgery Group