Infection after surgery and depression risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether people who get an infection after orthopedic surgery are more likely to become depressed. If you had a surgical site infection after a limb or spine surgery, the researchers will check in on your mood over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You had a surgical site infection after an orthopedic surgery on a limb (like hip or knee replacement, or fracture repair) or spine
- You have not been diagnosed with depression or taken mood-regulating medications before
- You do not have a current cancer, inflammatory disease, or low body weight (BMI below 18.5)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or under legal guardianship
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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