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A masked, randomized controlled trial evaluating locally-applied gentamicin versus saline in open tibia fractures

NCT ID NCT05157126

NEW Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Summary

Local application of antibiotics directly to the traumatic wound is a promising treatment for the prevention of infection after open tibia fractures, which are a significant source of disease burden globally, particularly in low-income countries. This study aims to measure the effect of locally applied gentamicin on risk of infection for open tibial fractures in Tanzania. If proven effective, local gentamicin would be a highly cost-effective strategy to reduce complications and disability from open tibial fractures that could impact care in both high- and low-income countries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 890 people

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Started

Sep 2022

Expected to finish

Apr 2029

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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: * Age\>18 years old * Open tibial shaft fracture meeting the following criteria: 1. Orthopaed Trauma Association (OTA) Type 42 2. Primarily closable wound 3. Gustilo-Anderson (GA) Type I, II, or IIIA Exclusion Criteria: * Time from injury to presentation \> 48 hours * Time from injury to surgery \> 7 days * Aminoglycoside allergy * GA IIIB or IIIC open fractures * Bilateral open tibial fractures * Severe brain (GCS\<12) or spinal cord injury * Severe vascular injury * Severe burns (\>10% Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) or \>5% TBSA with full thickness or circumferential injury) * Pathologic fracture * History of active limb infection, ipsilaterally * Unlikely to complete follow-up

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute

    RECRUITING

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania