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New antibacterial plate aims to cut infection risk in broken ankles

NCT ID NCT05260463

Completed Disease control Sponsor: aap Implantate AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a special silver-coated metal plate (LOQTEQ) used to fix broken ankle bones. The goal was to see if it is safe and reduces infections compared to standard uncoated plates. 203 adults with distal fibula fractures took part. Researchers tracked side effects and infection rates for 12 months after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
silver-coated LOQTEQ antibacterial locking plate
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a safer option for treating ankle fractures with a lower risk of surgical site infections.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with 203 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Silver allergy or device-related side effects are possible risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Fibula Fractures Fractures, Closed Fractures, Open Surgical Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FRACTURE OF FIBULA FRACTURES, CLOSED FRACTURES, OPEN SURGICAL SITE INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal

    Wuppertal, 42109, Germany

  • Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch GmbH

    Berlin, 13125, Germany

  • Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal

    Wuppertal, 42283, Germany

  • Städtisches Klinikum Dresden

    Dresden, 01067, Germany

  • Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin

    Berlin, 12683, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

    Dresden, 01307, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Gießen-Marburg

    Giessen, 35385, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Homburg-Saar

    Homburg, 66421, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Leipzig

    Leipzig, 04103, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Münster

    Münster, 48149, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Regensburg

    Regensburg, Bavaria, 93042, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Rostock

    Rostock, Germany

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