Can a few extra pills prevent implant infections?
NCT ID NCT05100654
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking oral antibiotics for 6 extra days after getting a penile implant can lower the chance of infection. Researchers are following 800 men for one year after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple step reduces the need for another surgery to remove an infected implant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
oral antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, augmentin, or bactrim)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a short course of oral antibiotics after surgery helps prevent infections, potentially improving outcomes for men with penile implants.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study, so results are preliminary. The antibiotics may not reduce infection risk, and side effects like upset stomach or allergic reactions are possible.
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Locations
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States