Antibiotics for children with open fractures
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics can prevent infections in children with mild open fractures (grade 1 or 2) that don't need surgery. It aims to find a safer, simpler treatment plan.
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Who can take part
- You are between 0 and 17 years old
- Your bones are still growing (not fully mature), as seen on an X-ray
- You have a grade 1 or 2 open fracture (skin is broken) that happened within the last 24 hours
- Your doctor plans to treat the fracture without surgery
- You are not allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics or have a severe penicillin allergy
- You do not have a weak immune system
- The fracture is not heavily contaminated with dirt or debris
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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