Could 3 days of antibiotics be enough before prostate surgery?
NCT ID NCT07209150
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking antibiotics for 3 days before prostate surgery works as well as the usual 7 days to prevent infections like urinary tract infections or sepsis. The trial includes 250 adults who have a urinary catheter and are scheduled for a specific prostate procedure. Researchers will compare infection rates and hospital visits between the two groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- antibiotic prophylaxis
- What this could lead to
- If shorter antibiotic use works as well as longer use, it could reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure and side effects for patients undergoing prostate surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The shorter course might prove less effective at preventing infections.
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Conditions
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