NCT01888367

Brief Summary

This is a randomized, blinded, placebo and standard of care controlled study of the efficacy of a novel antibiotic containing gel compared to placebo gel in preventing surgical site infection after abdominal surgery. patients will be randomized to active or placebo gel in a double-blind manner. The gel will be applied a single time in the incision during closure at the end of surgery. A cohort of patients will also be randomized to standard of care, saline irrigation at prior to skin closure, in an open manner. The efficacy, safety and tolerability of the active gel will be assessed compared to the control group (combined placebo gel and standard of care groups). Patients will be randomized to DFA-02 active gel: placebo gel: standard of care in a 4:1:1 ratio.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
445

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2013

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

31 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 25, 2013

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 27, 2013

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2013

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2015

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 11, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

October 11, 2016

Status Verified

August 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

June 25, 2013

Results QC Date

March 23, 2016

Last Update Submit

August 17, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Patients With Surgical Site Infections

    Within 30 days of surgery

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Number of Patients With Adverse Events

    Within 30 days of surgery

  • Change in Serum Creatinine Measurements From Baseline

    Within 4 days of surgery

  • Cumulative ASEPSIS Score for Each Patient

    Through post-operative Day 4

Study Arms (3)

DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel

EXPERIMENTAL

Up to 20 mL of DFA-02 antibiotic gel will be placed in the surgical incision after closure of the fascia and before skin closure.

Drug: DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel

DFA-02 Placebo Gel

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Up to 20 mL of DFA-02 placebo gel will be placed in the surgical incision after closure of the fascia and before skin closure.

Drug: DFA-02 Placebo Gel

Standard of Care

NO INTERVENTION

Prior to final closure of the surgical incision, the incision will be irrigated with normal saline and no gel will be applied.

Interventions

DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel
DFA-02 Placebo Gel

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Males and females 18 years of age or older;
  • If female, the subject must be postmenopausal, surgically sterilized or, if of child-bearing potential, she must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 48 hours of surgery and agree to use adequate birth control during the study and for 30 days after the administration of study agent;
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 20;
  • Scheduled to undergo non-emergent abdominal surgery involving a planned incision of 7 cm or greater;
  • Willing and able to give informed consent;
  • Available for evaluation from Baseline until final evaluation at 30 days post-surgery.

You may not qualify if:

  • Known hypersensitivity to gentamicin, vancomycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics or the excipients of the study products;
  • Emergency surgery;
  • Significant concomitant surgical procedure;
  • Prior laparotomy within the last 60 days of the planned procedure;
  • Planned second laparotomy or abdominal surgical procedure within 30 days of the planned first procedure;
  • Expectation that a surgical drain will be placed in the incision;
  • Preoperative sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock;
  • Abdominal wall infection/surgical site infection from previous laparotomy/laparoscopy or for any reason;
  • Active systemic infection or systemic (oral or intravenous) antibiotic therapy within the 1 week prior to the date of surgery other than specified preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis;
  • Requirement for gentamicin or vancomycin preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis;
  • Concurrent systemic use of other potentially neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, and/or ototoxic drugs;
  • Preoperative evaluation suggesting an intra-abdominal process that might preclude full closure of the skin;
  • Ongoing treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation) for non-colorectal cancer;
  • History of significant drug or alcohol abuse;
  • Serum Creatinine \> 1.8 mg/dL;
  • +9 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (31)

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Florence, Alabama, United States

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Sheffield, Alabama, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Laguna Hills, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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Weston, Florida, United States

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Columbus, Georgia, United States

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Powder Springs, Georgia, United States

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Indianaoplis, Indiana, United States

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Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Albany, New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

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Bellaire, Texas, United States

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Nassau Bay, Texas, United States

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Burlington, Vermont, United States

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Surgical Wound Infection

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wound InfectionInfectionsPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Limitations and Caveats

The number of culture positive SSIs were too small to draw any conclusions on antibiotic resistance.

Results Point of Contact

Title
VP, Drug Development
Organization
Promius Pharma, LLC, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Study Officials

  • Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, MD

    Duke Clinical Research Institute

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
LTE60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2013

First Posted

June 27, 2013

Study Start

October 1, 2013

Primary Completion

February 1, 2015

Study Completion

February 1, 2015

Last Updated

October 11, 2016

Results First Posted

October 11, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-08

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