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Vancomycin Powder for Fractures (POWDER Trial)
POWDER Trial Summary
This trial found that vancomycin powder reduces infection-related complications when applied to open fractures in the emergency department.
POWDER Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPOWDER Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.POWDER Trial Design
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- I had surgery for an open fracture at another hospital.I do not speak English or Spanish.I have an open fracture in one of my major bones.You cannot participate in any other research studies that involve new antimicrobial drugs within 30 days of starting this trial.I am 18 years old or older.I am not pregnant or have tested negative for pregnancy and can join the trial.I have only used simple ointments or special dressings on my wound.My injury occurred less than 24 hours ago.
- Group 1: Observational Arm
- Group 2: Control Arm
- Group 3: Intervention Arm
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what situations is Vancomycin typically prescribed?
"Vancomycin is an antibiotic effective at treating afflictions caused by staphylococcal infections, such as enterocolitis due to Staphylococcus aureus."
How many participants are currently taking part in this clinical research?
"Confirmed. The clinicaltrials.gov database affirms that this medical research endeavor, which was first posted on October 5th 2020, is actively recruiting for participants. Approximately 200 patients need to be recruited from two different locations."
What risks should be taken into account when utilizing Vancomycin?
"Taking into consideration that it is a Phase 4 study, the safety of Vancomycin was rated 3 out of 3 by Power's team due to its approval for clinical use."
Is it feasible to become a participant in this research?
"In search of 200 participants, this trial invites those 18 or older and with a fracture to their humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia and/or fibula. Notably, eligible individuals must be within 24 hours from the time of injury for study intervention."
Is the enrollment for this clinical experiment open to those aged 45 or older?
"This research experiment has a strict age requirement, with suitable candidates needing to be between 18 and 89 years old. There are 50 studies available for minors while 213 trials exist specifically designed for individuals over the age of 65."
Has any prior research been conducted involving Vancomycin?
"At present, 55 clinical trials are being carried out to research Vancomycin. 6 of those studies have reached Phase 3 while most of the rest are located in Jupiter, Florida. In total, 315 medical sites around the world are conducting trials for this drug."
Does this trial presently accept participants?
"According to information published on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is presently enrolling patients. It was first posted in October 5th 2020 and the details were most recently revised on February 28th 2022."
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