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Do antibiotic-coated nails prevent infections in broken legs? a new study looks back at 15 years of data.

NCT ID NCT04576052

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked back at medical records of 397 patients who had surgery for a broken shinbone (tibia) using either an antibiotic-coated or a standard uncoated titanium nail. The goal was to see if the coated nail reduced infections and improved bone healing. Researchers also checked patient satisfaction and took X-rays in some cases. The study is complete and helps doctors understand which nail type works better.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

397 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with implantation of a tibial nail to for fracture management or revision surgery

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary tibial shaft fracture (fracture type 42 according to the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification) treated operatively with an intramedullary nail as Standard of care. * Signed informed consent, if required by IRB/EC Exclusion Criteria: \- Prisoner at date of inclusion

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prosthesis-related infectious disease tibia fracture

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Implant infection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universtiy Hospital Muenster

    Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany

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