TerminatedNot Applicable

Preoperative Jumpstart for Decolonization of P. Acnes

Stopped: Unexpected culture contamination potentially due to a testing error

United States17 participantsStarted 2018-11-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative treatment with a novel, wireless, low-level microcurrent-generating antimicrobial device (brand name: JumpStart) in preventing the spread of Propionibacterium acnes in patients receiving open or arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * Scheduled to receive open or arthroscopic shoulder surgery Exclusion Criteria: * 17 years old or younger * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Non-English speaking or unable to understand consent * History of any prior shoulder surgery * History of previous shoulder infection or clinical signs of preoperative infection * History of taking any antibiotic(s) within 4 weeks prior to the scheduled shoulder surgery * Active acne or skin inflammatory disorders (psoriasis, eczema, etc) in the shoulder

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

Presence of Propionibacterium Acnes in Skin Biopsies During Surgery

Timeframe: 7 days post-biopsy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03466658

SponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-01

Results submitted2019-11-22

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.