Antibiotics to prevent infection after hernia repair in high-risk patients
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics before surgery can lower the chance of infection after groin hernia repair in people who are at higher risk due to age, diabetes, obesity, or other health conditions. If you're over 60 and have one of these risk factors, this study may help you avoid a wound infection.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have diabetes, or you are very overweight (BMI over 35), or you have a weakened immune system, or you have a long-term health condition that makes surgery riskier.
- You are willing to have surgery to fix a groin hernia (not an emergency).
- You are able to come for follow-up visits after surgery.
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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