Status:
COMPLETED
Prostate Biopsy Antisepsis
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Infective Complications Post-transrectal Prostate Biopsy
Eligibility:
MALE
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
During a prostate biopsy, a needle is guided through the rectum into the prostate. Although patients are given antibiotics before the biopsy, there is still a risk of bacteria getting from the rectum ...
Detailed Description
1. Purpose This research aims to determine the efficacy and safety of cleaning the rectal mucosa with antiseptic solution (Povidone-iodine) prior to transrectal prostate biopsy. 2. Hypothesis We hypot...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- All subjects scheduled at Vancouver General \& UBC Hospitals for a transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy are eligible for this study. The indication for biopsy is made according to standard clinical reasoning and judgment, and is not affected by this study.
- All subjects must be willing and able to sign an informed consent and to take the ciprofloxacin prophylaxis before biopsy.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
865 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00999427
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
May 7 2012
Active Locations (3)
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1
Department of Urologic Sciences, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9
2
Radiology Department - UBC Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
3
Radiology Department - Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada