New wash aims to stop infections after bone surgery
NCT ID NCT06919770
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special antimicrobial wash (taurolidine) to see if it can prevent infections from metal implants like plates, screws, and joint replacements after trauma surgery. 28 adults who needed these implants took part. The study compared infection rates to those reported in scientific literature.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
trimalleolar farcture lower extremity, requiring osteosynthesis and external fixation undergoing revision to internal fixation; osteosynthesis of upper extremity undergoing revision to receive inverse shoulder prosthesis
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * requires osteosynthesis with placement of prosthetic materials Exclusion Criteria: * minor, can't or won't sign PIC, can't undergo surgical procedure
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helios Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, Germany
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