New coated nail aims to improve thigh fracture healing
NCT ID NCT05276674
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study is checking how well a special nail works for fixing thigh bone fractures. The nail has a coating designed to reduce infection. About 100 adults with thigh fractures will get this nail and be followed for a year to see if the bone heals properly and how well they can use their leg again.
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Hospital Universitario Ntra. Sra. de Candelaria
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, 38010, Spain
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Leeds General Infirmary
RECRUITINGLeeds, LEEDS, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
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Manchester Royal Infirmary
RECRUITINGManchester, United Kingdom
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Stepping Hill Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGStockport, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
ZNN Bactiguard Retrograde Femoral Nail (a medical device coated with an antibacterial layer to reduce infection risk)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that the Bactiguard-coated nail is a safe and effective option for fixing thigh fractures, potentially reducing infection rates.
What could go wrong
This is a post-market study, meaning the device is already approved. The main risk is that the coating may not significantly reduce infections or improve healing compared to standard nails.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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