Effectiveness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device

This randomized trial is determining the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of the infectious complications in patients carrying out totally implantable venous access device.

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Key information

Conditions

Solid Tumor Infections

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Istanbul, Capa, 34190, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Older than 18 years of age
Have solid tumor
White cells >4000
Platelets >100.000
Prothrombin time in normal range

Exclusion criteria

Drug allergy
Diabetes mellitus

Treatment and study plan

cefazolin Sodium

Drug

cefazolin Sodium 1g i.v. before operation

Placebo

Drug

placebo

Primary outcomes

infectious complication

Time frame: 30 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Determine Effectiveness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device.

Acronym: TIVAD

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Mar 23, 2009
Registry last updated: Jun 2, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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