Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Cultures in Arthroplasty

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
University of Chicago
Study ID
NCT06952738
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Not applicable- observational study — OTHER
    The investigators are only looking to see the rate of positivity of the cultures as well as what the organisms that are found in the cultures are.

Study Details

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose infections in patients with broken bones around joint replacements. Currently, there are no clear guidelines to help determine when an infection is present, making treatment decisions difficult. By studying how often infections are found through lab tests and identifying factors that predict infection, the investigators hope to create better ways to diagnose and care for these patients.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 1, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Oct 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Periprosthetic Fractures
    This group will be all patients enrolled in the study: they will all have periprosthetic hip or knee fractures.

Primary Outcome Measure

Culture Positivity Rates [ Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 14 days. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicagoIllinois60637
Sara Wallace, Doctor of Medicine
[email protected]
773-834-3531

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