A prospective study of the incidence of MRSA peristomal infections following gastrostomy insertion and whether infection can be prevented by prophylactic teicoplanin or inserting the tube radiologically.
Completed
- Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms: MRSA peristomal infectionsSigns and SymptomsMRSA peristomal infections
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN37334290
- Lead Sponsor
- Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 240
Inclusion Criteria
Added May 2008:
1. Subjects over 16 years
2. Referred for PEG/RIG
3. Informed written consent
Exclusion Criteria
Added May 2008:
1. Oropharyngeal cancer
2. Already taking antibiotics
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method