Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Partial Calcanectomy Plus Local Application Antibiotic Impregnated Bone Graft Substitute for Calcaneal Osteomyelitis vs Partial Calcanectomy Alone (The ACHILLS Trial)
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The ACHILLS Trial is a multicentre randomised controlled feasibility study comparing partial calcanectomy with and without the use of an antibiotic-impregnated bone graft substitute (Cerament G) for treating calcaneal osteomyelitis, specifically on wound healing rates, re-infection, and overall efficacy in a sample of 30 patients over a one-year period.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 18 and over
• Undergoing partial calcanectomy
• Patients with Type1 or Type 2 Diabetes
• Patients will be stratified by Pulse status and eGFR
Locations
Other Locations
Ireland
University Hospital Galway
RECRUITING
Galway
Contact Information
Primary
James Walsh
james@walshortho.ie
+353 1 809 3344
Backup
Ramy Elkady
drramyelkady86@hotmail.co.uk
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2029-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Partial Calcanectomy with Cerament G
Patients will undergo partial calcanectomy with the application of Cerament G.
Active_comparator: Standard Partial Calcanectomy
Patients will undergo partial calcanectomy with standard antibiotic therapy.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland