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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05421741

NCT05421741 Prophylactic Antibiotic Coated Nail to Prevent Infection: A Clinical Trial

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NCT ID NCT05421741
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Condition Osteomyelitis Tibia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 484 participants
Start Date 2023-05-15
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Antibiotic coated intramedullary NailStandard Intramedullary Nail

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 484 participants in total. It began in 2023-05-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This prospective randomized clinical trial will compare outcomes between patients treated primarily with a prophylactic antibiotic coated nail and those treated with traditional standard of care intramedullary (IM) nailing.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18 years or older * Gustilo Type II or III open tibia fracture requiring definitive fixation with intramedullary nail Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Allergy to vancomycin or gentamicin * Unable to speak English or Spanish * Pregnant and lactating women * Prisoner * Unable to follow up for 12 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Rachel Seymour, PhD

✉ Rachel.Seymour@advocatehealth.org

📞 7043552000

Principal Investigator

Joseph Hsu, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05421741 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Osteomyelitis Tibia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05421741 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05421741 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05421741 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Rachel.Seymour@advocatehealth.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05421741 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Gainesville, United States, Temple Terrace, United States, Macon, United States, Lexington, United States and 10 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05421741 clinical trial?

NCT05421741 is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The principal investigator is Joseph Hsu, MD at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 484 participants.

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