Testing antibiotics after jaw fracture surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether giving (or how giving) antibiotics affects outcomes after surgery for a broken lower jaw (mandible). It may help reduce infection risk and antibiotic-related side effects if the right approach is chosen for the right patients.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a broken lower jaw that requires hospital care
- Plan to have surgery to fix the jaw with titanium plates
- Be able to sign written consent (or your consent can be obtained appropriately)
- Not have a jaw infection already at the fracture site
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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