Antibiotic bone filler vs standard care for infected pressure ulcers
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a special antibiotic bone filler (STIMULAN VG) compared to standard care for people with a serious pressure ulcer that has infected the bone. You need to be able to have surgery to clean and close the wound.
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Who can take part
- You have a stage 4 pressure ulcer that needs surgery to remove dead tissue and close the wound.
- You are 18 years or older and able to have surgery.
- You have a bone infection (osteomyelitis) in the area of the ulcer, seen on an MRI or CT scan.
- You are not a current smoker.
- Your diabetes must be well-controlled (HbA1C 9 or lower), if you have it.
- You do not have severe immune problems, active substance abuse, or other health issues that would make the trial unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
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