The Role of Antibiotics After Surgical Treatment of Simple Hand Infections: A Prospective Study

Completed

• Conditions: Hand Infections

• Registration Number: NCT01429571
• Lead Sponsor: BG Trauma Center Tuebingen

Brief Summary

Three patient groups with simple hand infections are tested regarding the necessity of antibiotics after surgical treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-08
• Primary Completion: 2010-10
• Study Completion: 2010-12
• Status Verified: 2011-09
• Study First Submitted: 2011-09-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-09-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-09-06
• Study First Posted: 2011-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 2011-09-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult patients with simple hand infections

Exclusion Criteria

• Infection of the bone, tendon or joint
• Major diseases like diabetes or immunodeficiency
• Systemic manifestations like fever or lymphangitis
• Bite infections

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

BG Trauma Center; 🇩🇪 Tuebingen, Germany