Could a simple antibiotic pill after surgery save diabetic patients from infection?
NCT ID NCT07561541
First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study is testing whether taking an antibiotic pill for 7 days after surgery to fix a broken leg, ankle, or foot can lower the chance of wound infection in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. About 40 participants will either receive the antibiotic or standard care (no extra antibiotics). Researchers will track infections and side effects for 90 days after surgery.
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Texas Tech Health El Paso
RECRUITINGEl Paso, Texas, 79912, United States
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University Medical Center of El Paso
RECRUITINGEl Paso, Texas, 79905, United States
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University of Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Cefadroxil (or Clindamycin or Bactrim DS as alternatives)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to prevent wound infections after fracture surgery in people with diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Antibiotics can cause side effects like stomach upset or allergic reactions.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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