Vancomycin powder for open fractures in the emergency room
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying vancomycin powder directly into the wound during emergency treatment can help prevent infections in open fractures. If you qualify, you may receive this extra antibiotic treatment during your emergency care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have an open fracture, meaning the broken bone is visible or the skin is broken over the fracture.
- You are not allergic to the antibiotic vancomycin.
- You are not pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
- The fracture is not caused by a bullet or other ballistic (shooting) injury.
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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