Clinical trials: Transrectal Ultrasound

Infection

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Transrectal Prostate Biopsy

• Completed
• Age: 30 to 90 years
• Phase 4
• Results posted

This study is being conducted in men scheduled to undergo transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSP). Traditionally prior to prostate biopsy, an antibiotic, ciprofloxacin, has been given to men to prevent…

Trial name

NCT01659866

Testing

Ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cefuroxime

Where

United States

Volunteers

563 people, healthy volunteers welcome

Sponsor

Northwestern University