Antibiotic Therapy in Infections of the Diabetic Foot Syndrome (NCT05616351) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Antibiotic Therapy in Infections of the Diabetic Foot Syndrome
Switzerland80 participantsStarted 2022-10-12
Plain-language summary
This retrospective study examines the surgical and antibiotic treatment of diabetic foot syndrome infections treated at the University Hospital Basel since 2019.
It analyses the implementation of the hospital in-house guidelines published in 2019 with regard to antibiotic therapy in diabetic foot infections, taking into account clinical, microbiological and histopathological criteria. The defined endpoints are (i) fully compliant with internal policies, (ii) partially compliant with internal policies, and (iii) not compliant with internal policies. The recording of these proportions is descriptive.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* soft tissue infection or bone infection (incl. osteomyelitis) in diabetic foot syndrome
* inpatient stay at the University Hospital Basel between January 1st, 2019 and December 31st, 2021
* surgical intervention (amputation and/or debridement)
* signed general consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* datasets without a diagnosis of the diabetic foot
* no surgical intervention performed (amputation and/or debridement)
* surgical interventions performed by disciplines other than orthopaedics/traumatology (e.g. vascular surgery)
* infections in osteosynthesis material (implant or fracture-associated infections)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Compliance with the hospital in-house guidelines for diabetic foot infections with regard to antibiotic treatment