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Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial (PADIT) Cluster Crossover Pilot Study

NCT01613092 Phase 4 COMPLETED

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).

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Lead sponsorPopulation Health Research Institute
PhasePhase 4
StatusCOMPLETED
Enrolment241
Start date2011-05
Completion2013-12

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Canada