Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial (PADIT)

Summary

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).

Timeline

Start

2011-05

Primary completion

2013-11

Completion

2013-12

Drugs

Indications