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Healing heel bone infections: could an antibiotic bone graft be the key?

NCT ID NCT07057817

Disease control Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether adding an antibiotic-impregnated bone graft substitute (Cerament G) to standard surgery improves healing of heel bone infections (calcaneal osteomyelitis) in people with diabetes. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either partial removal of the heel bone alone or with the graft. Researchers will compare wound healing rates, re-infection, and quality of life over one year.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an antibiotic-impregnated bone graft substitute called Cerament G
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a better treatment for heel bone infections, reducing the need for repeat surgeries or amputation.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added procedure could also carry risks like infection or allergic reaction.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and over * Undergoing partial calcanectomy * Patients with Type1 or Type 2 Diabetes * Patients will be stratified by Pulse status and eGFR Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unfit for surgery * Patients unable to provide informed consent * Patients with overwhelming sepsis that require major amputation * Patients with hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides * Pre-existing calcium metabolism disorder * Severe renal impairment * Patients in whom major limb amputation is deemed inevitable by the treating physician

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus osteomyelitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Calcanectomy Diabetes Osteomyelitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Galway

    RECRUITING

    Galway, Ireland

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