Joint fluid study for infection after replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study is for people who have had a joint replacement and may have an infection around it, or for people getting their first joint replacement. It looks at fluid from the joint to help doctors diagnose infections more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had a joint replacement (like a hip or knee) and now may have an infection around it, OR you are scheduled for your first joint replacement
- You do not have immune arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis
- You are not taking more than 10 mg of prednisone (or a similar steroid) per day
- You are not on chemotherapy or radiation for cancer
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or less than 6 weeks after giving birth
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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