Tiny study checks how well antibiotic penetrates prostate
NCT ID NCT02041767
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at how much of the antibiotic ertapenem gets into prostate tissue after a single dose given before surgery. Twenty men with an enlarged prostate who needed surgery took part. The goal was simply to measure the drug's concentration in the prostate, not to treat or cure any disease.
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HEGP Hospital
Paris, 75908 Cedex 15, France
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