Jaw surgery antibiotics under scrutiny: MANTRA trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT05964140
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looks at whether antibiotics are needed after surgery for a broken jaw. Many doctors prescribe them to prevent infection, but overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance. The trial will compare three approaches: no antibiotics after surgery, a short course, or a longer course, to see which works best for preventing infection.
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
RECRUITINGBlackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBlackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom
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