Antibiotics before colon surgery to prevent infections
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking certain antibiotics (neomycin, metronidazole, or rifaximin) before colon surgery helps reduce the number of bacteria in the gut, which may lower the risk of infection after surgery. It's a way to 'clean' the bowel before the operation to promote better healing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned colon surgery (not an emergency).
- You do not have an allergy or intolerance to the antibiotics neomycin, metronidazole, or rifaximin.
- You do not have an active infection at the surgery site at the time of the operation.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are able and willing to follow the study protocol and give informed consent.
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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