Clinical Trial

The ACHILLS Trial; Application of Cerament in Heel Infection for Lower Limb Salvage

Study acronym: ACHILLS
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 2 changes
notable Primary completion pushed: 2028-07-25 -> 2029-07 2026-07-23
minor Completion pushed: 2028-07-25 -> 2029-12 2026-07-23
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07057817
Lead Sponsor Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Conditions Osteomyelitis, Diabetes, Calcanectomy
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-01-01
Primary Completion 2029-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-22