Dosing of Antibiotics During Reimplantation of Infected Knee and Hip Prostheses (NCT02860767) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Dosing of Antibiotics During Reimplantation of Infected Knee and Hip Prostheses
France30 participantsStarted 2016-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the concentrations of antibiotics used as empirical treatment in serum and periprosthetic tissues during reimplantation of infected hip and knee prostheses
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (aged of 18 years or more) who undergo reimplantation surgery for infected hip or knee prosthesis (performed in 1 or 2-stage(s)), and for whom referral physicians plans to use an empirical antibiotic therapy including cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefepime, daptomycin, or vancomycin.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with multiple prosthetic joint infections, or with curative antibiotic therapy ongoing within two weeks or less prior to surgery, or for whom an antibiotic prophylaxis is decided by referral for the reimplantation surgery, or for whom an antibiotic-loaded cement containing the same antibiotic chosen for empirical therapy after reimplantation was used in case of 2-stage exchange
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Primary outcome measure was the evaluation of concentrations in serum and periprosthetic tissues of antibiotic agents used as empirical therapy during reimplantation of the infected prosthesis