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Cefazolin for Broken Arm (SPAS Trial)
SPAS Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether giving antibiotics to kids with a broken arm prevents infection.
- Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
- Infections
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- You have a condition called compartment syndrome.You are allergic to cefazolin and cannot use it.You have a specific type of bone fracture called a flexion fracture.You have a broken bone that is sticking out of the skin.You have multiple injuries from an accident or event.A closed manipulation was attempted but was not successful in fixing the problem, so open surgery is needed.You have other medical conditions that weaken your immune system or make you more susceptible to infections. You also have bone, hormone, or cancer-related conditions that affect your bone health.
- Group 1: Placebo control
- Group 2: Cefazolin prophylaxis
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this experiment enrolling the elderly population?
"According to the study's guidelines, minors ranging from newborns to 18 years of age are eligible for enrollment."
For what health issues is Cefazolin prophylaxis typically prescribed?
"Cefazolin prophylaxis is traditionally employed as a preventive measure for surgery. Yet, this therapeutic intervention can also combat skin and subcutaneous tissue bacterial infections, prophylactic measures against post-operative infection, and other related maladies."
Is this trial recruiting participants presently?
"The clinicaltrials.gov registry reveals that this medical trial is still recruiting patients and was first posted on the 7th of January 2021 with its most recent update made on 8th April 2022."
Who is eligible to join this experimental research?
"Eligibility for this medical trial necessitates that applicants are under 18 years of age and have an infection. 1200 people will ultimately be recruited into the experiment."
To what extent is this experiment involving participants?
"Affirmative. As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is currently recruiting participants and was initially publicized on July 1st 2021. The team hopes to enrol 1200 patients from a single trial site by April 8th 2022."
Has Cefazolin been tested as a form of preventive medicine in prior studies?
"At present, 17 clinical trials currently explore the use of Cefazolin prophylaxis. Of these studies, 2 are in phase 3 and they span 151 medical centres across Singapore and New South Wales."
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