Colorectal Surgery: Cefoxitin Administration Study

We are comparing two ways of giving cefoxitin to prevent infections after colorectal surgery. This study aims to find out if a continuous infusion is better than the standard method for reducing complications.

>2 yearsConfirmation phase (III)No PlaceboStandard MedicinesInjectionGastroenterologyInfectious DiseasesInternal MedicineOrthopedics and Traumatology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Cefoxitine Panpharma
Cefoxitine Panpharma is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections.
Chlorure De Sodium Aguettant
Chlorure De Sodium Aguettant is a sterile saline solution used to replace fluids, clean wounds, or dilute medicines during medical care.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Cefoxitin Sodium
Cefoxitin sodium is an antibiotic substance used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including abdominal, pelvic, and skin infections.
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride is a substance used to replace salts and fluids in the body and to clean or irrigate wounds and nasal passages.
Sodium Chloride Solution 0.9%
Sodium chloride 0.9% is a sterile salt solution used to replace fluids and electrolytes, hydrate patients, and clean wounds or body cavities.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acuolens
Addex Natriumklorid
Aminoplasmal E

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire D'Angers
Anesthésie Réanimation
Angers, France
University Hospital Of Clermont-Ferrand
Anesthésie, Réanimation et Médecine Périopératoire
Beaumont, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Caen Normandie
Anesthésie Réanimation
Caen, France
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Poitiers
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.