Status:

WITHDRAWN

Antibiotic Use & Open Fracture of the Lower Extremity

Lead Sponsor:

Methodist Health System

Conditions:

Lower Extremity Fracture

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

It is important to recognize the potential for renal injury and be cognizant of this during the management of complex trauma patients. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the necessity of ...

Detailed Description

The trauma patient is particularly susceptible to renal injury due to factors such as renal hypoperfusion in the acute setting, the concomitant administration of necessary intravenous contrast agents ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female patients ≥ 18 years of age
  • All patients with open grade II or grade III lower extremity open fractures according to the Gustilo Classification of open fracture.

Exclusion

  • Any significant injuries in addition to the lower extremity fracture as determined by the PI that may confound the data.
  • Inability to give informed consent or comply with data acquisition (Part 3).
  • Pregnant or breast feeding patients due to the potential risks to the mother and/or fetus.
  • Prisoners
  • Previous bone malignancy
  • Bowel or enteric injury at index admission
  • TBI of AIS ≥ 5

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 25 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05267977

Start Date

August 1 2016

End Date

May 25 2022

Last Update

November 20 2024

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Methodist Health System

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75203