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Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial (PADIT) Cluster Crossover Pilot Study
The goal of the pilot study is to compare whether a centre-wide policy of incremental antibiotic therapy will reduce pacemaker infection compared to a policy of conventional antibiotic prophylaxis in high-risk patients undergoing arrhythmia device procedures. This pilot study will provide feasibility information for a larger cluster randomized crossover design (CRCD).
Details
| Lead sponsor | Population Health Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 241 |
| Start date | 2011-05 |
| Completion | 2013-12 |
Conditions
- Arrhythmia
Interventions
- Incremental
- Cefazolin
Primary outcomes
- Hospitalization attributed to device infection — within one year of device procedure
Hospitalization attributed to device infection
Countries
Canada