Could a common antibiotic beat infections after shoulder surgery?
NCT ID NCT02996656
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two antibiotics, cefazolin and ceftriaxone, to see which one is better at preventing Propionibacterium acnes infections during shoulder surgery. About 88 adults having open shoulder surgery will receive one of the antibiotics before their procedure. The goal is to find out if ceftriaxone reduces bacteria on the skin more effectively than the current standard, cefazolin.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cefazolin and Ceftriaxone (antibiotics)
- What this could lead to
- If ceftriaxone works better, it could reduce infections after shoulder surgery, leading to fewer complications and better recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (88 people) comparing two antibiotics. It may not show a clear difference, and results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada