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Pilot trial to compare 24 hour antibiotic regimen with standard 7 day antibiotic regimen for prophylaxis in renal transplant recipients.

To compare 24 hour versus standard 7 day prophylactic antibiotic regimen in renal transplant recipients: A pilot prospective randomised control study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/07/026868
Enrollment
50
Registered
2020-07-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N185- Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Interventions

Intervention1: 24 hour antibiotic prophylaxis regimen: Injection cefotaxime 1 gram given just before start of surgery , 2nd dose given 8 hours later and the third and final dose after the next 8 hour

Sponsors

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences New Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All Renal transplant recipients except those with cadaveric renal grafts. 2. Patient is able to follow instructions 3. Patients are ready for regular follow up 4. Able to provide informed written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Cadaveric renal grafts. 2. Non-compliance with medical care or follow up. 3. Patient suffering from psychiatry problems. 4. Unable to give consent or patient refusal.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of SSI in the postoperative period in kidney transplant patients as defined by CDC that is 30 day follow up period in both the groups, UTI, chest infections, central venous catheter related infection.Timepoint: 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of hospital stay, side effects, graft kidney function.Timepoint: 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sandeep Aggarwal

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences New Delhi

sandeep_aiims@yahoo.co.in

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026