Irrisept vs Traditional Antibiotic Irrigation for Virgin Penile Prosthesis Placement

NCT ID: NCT06489431

Last Updated: 2026-01-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-04

Study Completion Date

2027-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess whether intraoperative irrigation with Irrisept is not inferior to irrigation with multiple antibiotics during placement of a first time inflatable penile prosthesis device.

Detailed Description

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To conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled trial of all virgin penile prosthesis implantations with the goal of assessing Irrisept's candidacy as an alternative to traditional antibiotic irrigation (Rifampin, Gentamicin for all patients, with the addition of Amphotericin B if patient has a history of diabetics) during penile prosthesis surgery. The investigators believe that Irrisept provides adequate antibacterial and antifungal coverage to serve as an alternative to traditional antibiotic therapy. Additionally, the investigators believe a cost analysis would support the use of Irrisept in the event that non-inferiority is demonstrated.

Conditions

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Erectile Dysfunction Penile Prosthesis; Complications, Infection or Inflammation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Non inferiority trial
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
Participants will be aware of the two options, however will be randomly selected to receive only one of the two treatments. Investigators will be aware of the treatment as they are administering it

Study Groups

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Traditional Antibiotic Therapy

Preoperative antibiotic selection, method or preparation, draping, or technique;. the corpora, scrotum, and reservoir space will be irrigated with traditional antibiotics (rifampin, gentamycin, +/-fluconazole) immediately after the space is created in all cases. An additional scrotal irrigation with traditional antibiotics after all components are placed will be performed, as well. The patients will be followed and monitored for penile prosthesis infection as well as any other surgical complications for 1 year post operatively.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Gentamicin

Intervention Type DRUG

Aminoglycoside antibiotic irrigation

Rifampin

Intervention Type DRUG

Antibacterial known to inhibit DNA-dependent RNA polymerase

Irrisept only irrigation

Preoperative antibiotic selection, method or preparation, draping, or technique;. the corpora, scrotum, and reservoir space will be irrigated with Irrisept only immediately after the space is created in all cases. An additional scrotal irrigation with Irrisept only after all components are placed will be performed, as well. The patients will be followed and monitored for penile prosthesis infection as well as any other surgical complications for 1 year post operatively.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Chlorhexidine

Intervention Type DRUG

Irrisept is a self-contained jet lavage that contains chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) as a preservative to offer broad-spectrum activity against various microorganisms in the bottled solution

Interventions

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Chlorhexidine

Irrisept is a self-contained jet lavage that contains chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) as a preservative to offer broad-spectrum activity against various microorganisms in the bottled solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Gentamicin

Aminoglycoside antibiotic irrigation

Intervention Type DRUG

Rifampin

Antibacterial known to inhibit DNA-dependent RNA polymerase

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Irrisept Gentak rifampicin Rifadin

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria include all men undergoing penile prosthesis (any manufacturer) implantation (inpatient or outpatient)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria include men who are having revision implant surgeries, men who may require intraoperative complex reconstruction including graft for Peyronie's Disease, and transgender males
Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Irrimaxcorp

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Urological Surgeons of Northern California

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Rush University Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Edward Cherullo, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Rush University

Laurence Levine, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Rush University

Locations

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Urological Surgeons of Northern California

Mountain View, California, United States

Site Status

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Uropartners Surgery Center

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Markel JF, Bou-Akl T, Dietz P, Afsari AM. The Effect of Different Irrigation Solutions on the Cytotoxicity and Recovery Potential of Human Osteoblast Cells In Vitro. Arthroplast Today. 2021 Jan 19;7:120-125. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.11.004. eCollection 2021 Feb.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33521208 (View on PubMed)

Karpman E, Griggs R, Twomey C, Henry GD. Dipping Titan implants in Irrisept solution (0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate) and exposure to various aerobic, anaerobic, and fungal species. J Sex Med. 2023 Jun 28;20(7):1025-1031. doi: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdad055.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37158448 (View on PubMed)

O'Donnell JA, Wu M, Cochrane NH, Belay E, Myntti MF, James GA, Ryan SP, Seyler TM. Efficacy of common antiseptic solutions against clinically relevant microorganisms in biofilm. Bone Joint J. 2021 May;103-B(5):908-915. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.103B5.BJJ-2020-1245.R2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33934664 (View on PubMed)

O'Donnell JA, Wu M, Cochrane NH, Belay E, Myntti MF, James GA, Ryan SP, Seyler TM. Efficacy of Common Antiseptic Solutions Against Clinically Relevant Planktonic Microorganisms. Orthopedics. 2022 Mar-Apr;45(2):122-127. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20211227-05. Epub 2022 Jan 3.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34978511 (View on PubMed)

Siddiqi A, Abdo ZE, Springer BD, Chen AF. Pursuit of the ideal antiseptic irrigation solution in the management of periprosthetic joint infections. J Bone Jt Infect. 2021 May 26;6(6):189-198. doi: 10.5194/jbji-6-189-2021. eCollection 2021.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34109103 (View on PubMed)

Kia C, Cusano A, Messina J, Muench LN, Chadayammuri V, McCarthy MB, Umejiego E, Mazzocca AD. Effectiveness of topical adjuvants in reducing biofilm formation on orthopedic implants: an in vitro analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Sep;30(9):2177-2183. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.12.009. Epub 2021 Jan 30.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33529773 (View on PubMed)

Wosnitzer MS, Greenfield JM. Antibiotic patterns with inflatable penile prosthesis insertion. J Sex Med. 2011 May;8(5):1521-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02207.x. Epub 2011 Feb 24.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21521487 (View on PubMed)

Desouky E, Tsambarlis P, Levine LA. Comparing 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate monotherapy to conventional antibiotic irrigation in de-novo penile prosthesis implantation: a two-center prospective randomized controlled non-inferiority study (preliminary results). Transl Androl Urol. 2024 Sep 30;13(9):1905-1911. doi: 10.21037/tau-24-278. Epub 2024 Sep 26.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39434728 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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https://www.irrisept.com/

irrisept home page

Other Identifiers

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21120903

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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