Are obese patients getting enough antibiotics during surgery? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07253805
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the usual doses of the antibiotic cefazolin given before bariatric surgery are strong enough for obese patients. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and fat tissue of 70 patients to see if they reach the needed concentration to prevent infection. The goal is to improve dosing guidelines for safer and more effective surgery.
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
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