The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lowering Wound Infection Rates Post-Open Repair of Primary Elective Groin Hernias in High-Risk Patients

ConditionsAntibiotic Prophylaxis Wound Infection Groin Hernia

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phasePhase 3

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18+

SponsorUniversity of Aleppo

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on reducing wound infection rates following open repair of primary elective groin hernias in high-risk patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Volunteer to participate in the study.

Elderly patients aged over 60 years.

Patients with Diabetes.

Or obese patients with a BMI greater than 35.

Disqualifiers

Non-cooperative patients for regular follow-up.

Therapeutic Indication for.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Cefazolin 1000 MG

Treatment groups

200 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Aleppo

Lead sponsor

Aleppo University Hospital Resident Team

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov