Assessing quality of life in patients with prosthetic joint infections
Quality of Life in Patients Having a Prosthetic Joint Infection
Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT03307109
This study is trying to see how prosthetic joint infections affect the quality of life for adults by using a questionnaire to understand their well-being and independence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT03307109 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the quality of life in patients suffering from prosthetic joint infections using the EQ-5D-3L validated questionnaire. It focuses on understanding the impact of these infections on patients' autonomy and overall well-being. The study will include patients over 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with a prosthetic joint infection and consent to participate. Exclusion criteria include those with cognitive impairments or other psychological conditions that may affect their ability to respond to the questionnaire.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with a prosthetic joint infection.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those receiving psychological support outside the service may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the quality of life impacts of prosthetic joint infections, leading to improved patient care and management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: There is limited existing research on the quality of life in patients with osteoarticular infections, making this study a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient having prosthetic joint infection * Patient who did not object to participate in the study * Patients over 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with additional psychological or psychiatric support outside the service. * Patient benefiting from a system of legal protection (safeguard of justice, guardianship, curatorship) * Patient participating in another study on measuring quality of life * Patients with cognitive impairment to understand the questionnaire * Impossibility of giving the patient informed information * Patients with no infection diseases follow up at the CROIX ROUSSE hospital * Patients with amputation as initial surgery for infection management
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Centre de reference des infections ostéo-articulaires de Lyon — Lyon, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tristan FERRY, MD, PhD
- Email: tristan.ferry@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04 72 07 11 07
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Quality of Life, Prosthetic Joint Infection