Vancomycin powder during hip or knee replacement to prevent infection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether putting vancomycin powder in the surgical wound during hip or knee replacement surgery reduces the risk of infection. It is for adults having their first replacement due to osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a first-time total hip or knee replacement because of osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis).
- You are willing and able to attend follow-up visits for one year after surgery.
- You do not have other types of arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis), a history of joint infection, or previous major surgery on the same joint.
- You do not take medications that suppress the immune system.
- You have no allergy to vancomycin or a history of vancomycin-related hearing or kidney problems.
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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