New bone graft could cut infection in severe leg breaks

NCT ID NCT07227493

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at a new bone graft material called Fibergraft Aeridyan Matrix for treating open pilon fractures, which are severe breaks in the lower leg that often get infected or don't heal well. Researchers will follow 45 adults who need bone grafting as part of their standard care, using extra CT scans at 6 and 12 months to check healing. The goal is to see if this material reduces infection and helps bones heal better than current methods.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Missouri - Columbia

    RECRUITING

    Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

Fibergraft Aeridyan Matrix (bioactive glass and collagen bone graft substitute)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a better way to treat severe open leg fractures, reducing infection and helping bones heal without needing a second surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The bone graft might not work as well as hoped, and infection or poor healing are still possible.

As listed by the trial registrant

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