Genetic testing to treat infection after fracture surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using advanced genetic testing (next-generation sequencing) helps doctors choose better antibiotics for infections that develop after fracture hardware surgery. It may help clear the infection more effectively.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 84 years old.
- You had a broken bone in your arm or leg (not hand or foot) that was fixed with metal hardware like plates, screws, or rods.
- You developed a deep infection in that surgical site that requires another surgery.
- Your doctor plans to treat the infection with antibiotics, and you don't have a history of long-term infection there before.
- The original fracture happened less than 2 years ago, and you don't have other serious health issues that prevent surgery.
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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