Blood tests before two-step joint replacement surgery for infections
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain blood tests (called biomarkers) taken before surgery can help predict how well you do after a two-step joint replacement surgery to treat an infection. The goal is to improve care for people with joint infections.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have a confirmed infection around a joint replacement (called a periprosthetic joint infection).
- You must be having surgery to treat the infection (not just taking antibiotics alone).
- You must be able to come for follow-up visits for at least 12 months after surgery.
- You must agree to sign a consent form to participate.
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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