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BEADS vs. VAC – A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Antibiotic Cement Bead Pouch versus Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Management of Severe Open Tibia Fracture Wounds

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Antibiotic Cement Bead Pouch versus Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Management of Severe Open Tibia Fracture Wounds

McMaster Led

PI: Dr. Lucas Marchand, Dr. Sheila Sprague, Dr. Gerard Slobogean

Local PI: Dr. Jamal Al-Asiri

Project Coordinator: Jodi Gallant (gallaj4@mcmaster.ca)

Status: Recruiting

Recruitment Start Date: October 2023

Recruitment End Date: TBD

Objective: To determine if antibiotic bead pouch, compared to negative pressure wound therapy application, is more effective at reducing open tibia fracture complications.

Funding Received: US Department of Defense

Anatomical Location: Severe open tibia fractures requiring surgical fixation and more than one irrigation and debridement.

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