Extended Antibiotics for Diabetic Leg Fracture Surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking antibiotics for a longer time helps prevent infections in people with poorly controlled diabetes who need surgery for a lower leg or foot fracture. Since diabetes makes infections more likely after surgery, extra antibiotics might reduce that risk.
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Who can take part
- You have a fracture in your lower leg or foot that needs surgery
- Your diabetes is not well controlled (blood sugar levels are higher than target)
- You are at least 18 years old
- You can speak English or Spanish
- You are able and willing to follow up with doctors as scheduled
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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