Head and Neck Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are able to give their own signed and dated consent to participate.
- People who are willing to follow all study procedures and remain available for the full duration of the study.
- People who are 21 years of age or older.
- People who are already scheduled to have oral cavity reconstruction surgery where ampicillin/sulbactam is planned to be used as the preventive antibiotic.
- People whose planned surgery involves creating a connection between the mouth and the soft tissues of the neck, which will then be repaired using a tissue flap taken from another part of the body or a nearby area.
- People who have a history of cancer in the mouth or the back of the throat (oropharyngeal cancer).
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have an allergy to ampicillin/sulbactam (an antibiotic medication).
- People who are pregnant.
- People who are currently incarcerated (in prison).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Joseph Zenga, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Phone: 866-680-0505
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Source of bacteria leading to a surgical site infection
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.