CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of the Decolonization Circuit of S. Aureus, Reducing Infection in Primary Arthroplasty of the Lower Limb

Spain90 participantsStarted 2021-10-14

Plain-language summary

Lower limb joint replacement surgery is one of the most prevalent globally. In our center, more than 400 lower limb arthroplasties (LLA) are performed annually. Developing a Surgical Site Infection (SSI) after (LLA) increases morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Staphylococcus aureus is the main causative agent of SSI and especially in LLA. One third of the population is a nasal carrier of Staphylococcus aureus, being a risk factor for patients who have to undergo knee replacement or hip replacement. Several studies have confirmed that the detection of S. aureus carriers and their subsequent decolonization reduces SSI rates

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * Patients who are going to undergo knee or hip replacement surgery. * Patients with a positive result in the first nasal smear to S. aureus, and follow the decolonization protocol. * Patients who give their informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for VPE less than 2 days after surgery. * Patients unable to give their informed consent freely. Inadequate cognitive ability

What they're measuring

Evaluate with a VAS scale (0-10) the satisfaction of the participant with the information on the decolonization process of S. aureus.

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05158322

SponsorCorporacion Parc Tauli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-16

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