Hand InfectionsNCT01429571
The Role of Antibiotics After Surgical Treatment of Simple Hand Infections: A Prospective Study
An observational study of Hand Infections, run by BG Trauma Center Tuebingen at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
Three patient groups with simple hand infections are tested regarding the necessity of antibiotics after surgical treatment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Infections
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- Aug 2009to Dec 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult patients with simple hand infections (no infection of the bone, tendon or joint)
Who may be able to join
- Adult patients with simple hand infections
Who cannot join
- Infection of the bone, tendon or joint
- Major diseases like diabetes or immunodeficiency
- Systemic manifestations like fever or lymphangitis
- Bite infections
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Three patient groups with simple hand infections are tested regarding the necessity of antibiotics after surgical treatment.
- Conditions
- Hand Infections
- Being tested
- No intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
Also called Since our study was observational after the beginning of treatment with or without antibiotics no intervention was influenced by the study.
No intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Systemic and local antibiotics | Not described Receives: Other: No intervention | |
| Local antibiotics | Not described Receives: Other: No intervention | |
| No antibiotics | Not described Receives: Other: No intervention |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2009
- Primary completionOct 2010
- Study completionDec 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hand InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- BG Trauma Center Tuebingen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr. Theodora Manoli, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01429571
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Antibiotics in hand infections
- Status last verified
- Sep 2011
- First submitted
- 1 Sep 2011
- Last updated
- 7 Sep 2011
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Sep 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Role of Antibiotics After Surgical Treatment of Simple Hand Infections: A Prospective Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01429571
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Antibiotics in hand infections
- Conditions
- Hand Infections
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- BG Trauma Center TuebingenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2009
- Primary completion
- Oct 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Three patient groups with simple hand infections are tested regarding the necessity of antibiotics after surgical treatment.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Systemic and local antibiotics | – | Other: No intervention |
| Local antibiotics | – | Other: No intervention |
| No antibiotics | – | Other: No intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adult patients with simple hand infections (no infection of the bone, tendon or joint)
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adult patients with simple hand infections
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Infection of the bone, tendon or joint
- Major diseases like diabetes or immunodeficiency
- Systemic manifestations like fever or lymphangitis
- Bite infections
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionAlso: Since our study was observational after the beginning of treatment with or without antibiotics no intervention was influenced by the study.No intervention | Other | Local antibiotics, No antibiotics, Systemic and local antibiotics |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Sep 2011.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hand Infections, run by BG Trauma Center Tuebingen at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Sep 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Sep 2011.