Irrigation volume for open fracture cleaning
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if using less fluid to clean open fractures (broken bones that poke through the skin) works just as well as using more fluid. It compares two different amounts of salt water (saline) to see which one helps prevent infections and helps bones heal better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have an open fracture (bone exposed through the skin) in your arm or leg, but not including small bones like fingers or toes alone
- Your fracture is classified as Type I, II, or III (mild to severe open fracture)
- You are able to understand the consent form and speak English
- You are not pregnant
- You can attend follow-up visits and have not joined a similar study before
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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