Lyon PJI Retrospective Cohort Study (NCT04722926) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lyon PJI Retrospective Cohort Study
France400 participantsStarted 2022-01-10
Plain-language summary
Bone and joint infections (BJI), although infrequent (prevalence of 70 per 100,000 in France), have a significant economic and clinical impact. Between 2008 and 2013, the prevalence of BJI increased and infections involving joint prosthesis (PJI) represent a third of BJI in France. They are most often post-operative and more expensive than native IOAs.
This study aims to describe PJI and understand the failure mechanisms of PJI in order to improve their management.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients having had a PJI between 2018 and 2020
Exclusion Criteria:
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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rate of PJI
Timeframe: between 2018 and 2020
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Description of PJI
Timeframe: between 2018 and 2020
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Description of type of prosthesis PJI
Timeframe: between 2018 and 2020
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Description of patients having had a PJI
Timeframe: between 2018 and 2020
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Description of comorbidities of patients having had a PJI