Tested no-rinse cleanser to prevent joint infections after surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares a no-rinse cleaning solution used during primary joint replacement surgery versus the usual care. It looks at how many people still have a joint infection 90 days after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be an adult (often 65+ helps) who is having a first joint replacement surgery planned
- Meet at least one health-risk or medical-need factor (like high BMI, smoker, diabetes with high A1C, major health conditions, or certain other issues)
- Be able and willing to follow all study steps, including coming to visits and staying through the full study period
- Sign and date the informed consent form
- Not have a known allergy to the study cleanser or to standard surgical materials
- Be able to receive general anesthesia and not have an EKG showing prolonged QT
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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