Which works better for bone infections: cleaning or replacing hardware?

NCT ID NCT07669714

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two ways to treat early infections that happen after bone fracture surgery: cleaning the area and keeping the original hardware (DAIR) versus removing and replacing the hardware. Researchers will track 75 patients to see which method leads to better infection-free bone healing. The goal is to find the best approach to stop the infection and help the bone heal properly.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) or implant removal/replacement
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best treatment for early fracture infections, improving healing and reducing repeat infections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study (75 people) that looks back at past cases, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEBRIDEMENT FRACTURE RELATED INFECTION IMPLANT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT IMPLANT RETENTION ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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Locations

University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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