Antibiotics to prevent infection after jaw surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics can lower the chance of infection after orthognathic (jaw) surgery. It may help by preventing post-surgery infections, but participation depends on your health history and medication allergies.
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Who can take part
- You are age 16 or older and having orthognathic (jaw) surgery
- Your overall health is fairly good (ASA 1 or ASA 2)
- You have NOT taken antibiotics in the last 2 weeks
- You do not have an active infection (systemic illness, mouth infection, or tooth/jaw infection)
- You are not immunosuppressed from medications or other illnesses
- You are able to understand the study and provide consent, and you do not have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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