CompletedPhase 3Phase 4ACTRN12611000750987

Prophylactic antibiotic in patients who undergo cystoscopy with urine sterile: a double blind controlled clinical trial

What is the efficacy of antibiotic (levofloxacin) prophylaxis compared with placebo in patients of both genders aged 18 years and above who are undergoing cystoscopy with sterile urine in decreasing the incidence of urinary tract infection?


Sponsor

Herney Garcia

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jul 20, 2012

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

There will be a double-blind controlled clinical trial Multicentre, with the aim of providing critical information for making decisions regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients who undergo outpatient cystoscopy. It makes the next project is to determine for 2011, the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with sterile urine, will be to establish the incidence of urinary tract infection in each group as the primary outcome variable and determine the possible complications and effects adverse experimental therapy. Will take care of the proper use of the principles of medical ethics such as: justice, beneficence and respect.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests whether preventive antibiotics are necessary for adults aged 18 and older undergoing cystoscopy (a bladder examination) when their urine culture is already negative. Participants must not have conditions that specifically require antibiotic prophylaxis. The study aims to determine if antibiotics can be safely skipped for this common urological procedure in low-risk patients.

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Interventions

Intervention group: Prophylactic antibiotic levofloxacin 500 mg orally single dose 30 to 60 minutes before the cystoscopy

Intervention group: Prophylactic antibiotic levofloxacin 500 mg orally single dose 30 to 60 minutes before the cystoscopy


Locations(2)

Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Bogota - Cali, Colombia

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