Investigating ways to prevent infections after joint replacement surgery
The joint environment and periprosthetic joint infection
['FUNDING_R01'] · THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10899591
This study is looking at ways to prevent infections after joint replacement surgeries by understanding how the fluid around the implants changes and how that affects bacteria and antibiotics, so we can find the best time to use antibiotics and see if using ultrasound can help them work better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10899591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing peri-prosthetic joint infections (PJI), which can occur after joint replacement surgeries. It examines how the fluid surrounding joint implants changes after surgery and how this affects bacterial behavior and antibiotic effectiveness. The study aims to identify a critical period, referred to as the 'golden window,' where antibiotics can be most effective in eradicating bacteria. Additionally, it explores the use of ultrasound-triggered microbubble disruption to enhance antibiotic sensitivity during this period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals scheduled to undergo joint replacement surgery who are at risk for developing infections.
Not a fit: Patients who have already developed a peri-prosthetic joint infection or those who are not candidates for joint replacement surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of infections following joint replacement surgeries, improving patient outcomes and recovery times.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar approaches to enhance antibiotic effectiveness and prevent infections, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HICKOK, NOREEN J — THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HICKOK, NOREEN J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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