Overview

Diabetic Foot Infection Antibiotic Study

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2012-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This is a pilot study to explore the effects of long-course versus short course antibiotics on wound healing in surgically managed diabetic foot infections. Hypothesis: Diabetic Foot Infections (DFIs) are best managed with an early aggressive surgical approach and short term antibiotic use. Post-operative prolonged antibiotic use increases costs and resource utilization without improving outcomes.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Greenville Health System
Prisma Health-Upstate
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular