Bacteriophage therapy for stubborn joint infections
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment using viruses that attack bacteria to fight a chronic infection in a joint replacement. It might help people whose joint infection has not cleared up with standard antibiotics or surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have an active, long-term infection in your joint replacement
- The bacteria causing your infection can be killed by the study treatment
- You have already tried several antibiotic treatments or surgeries without success
- You do not have severe kidney disease or liver damage (cirrhosis)
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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