New Silver-Coated plates aim to cut infection risk in broken ankles
NCT ID NCT05260463
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested special silver-coated metal plates used to fix broken ankle bones. The goal was to see if these plates are safe and reduce infections compared to standard uncoated plates. 203 adults with distal fibula fractures took part. The results showed the silver-coated plates were safe and had a similar infection rate to standard plates.
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Locations
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Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal
Wuppertal, 42109, Germany
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Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch GmbH
Berlin, 13125, Germany
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Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal
Wuppertal, 42283, Germany
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Städtisches Klinikum Dresden
Dresden, 01067, Germany
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Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin
Berlin, 12683, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Dresden, 01307, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Gießen-Marburg
Giessen, 35385, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Homburg-Saar
Homburg, 66421, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Leipzig, 04103, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Münster
Münster, 48149, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Regensburg
Regensburg, Bavaria, 93042, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Rostock
Rostock, Germany
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 locking plate
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer option for treating ankle fractures by reducing the chance of infection after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study, so larger trials are needed to confirm benefits. Silver allergy or device-related side effects are possible risks.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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