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

NCT ID NCT07057817

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

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus osteomyelitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CALCANECTOMY DIABETES OSTEOMYELITIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital Galway

    RECRUITING

    Galway, Ireland

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