Testing blood and joint fluid tests for hip or knee infection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This trial checks how accurate certain blood tests and joint-fluid (synovial) tests are at identifying infections around hip or knee replacements. It also looks at whether these tests are worth the cost, to help doctors choose the best next step.
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Who can take part
- You need hip or knee replacement surgery related to a problem around the implant
- Your implant issue has been going on at least 90 days since the first replacement surgery
- This is not a quick, early infection (symptoms have lasted less than 90 days)
- Your medical records, blood tests, and imaging results from before surgery are available
- You do not have severe memory problems or uncontrolled mental health conditions
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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