Evaluating safety of phage therapy for bone and joint infections

Phage Safety Retrospective Cohort Study

Observational Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04724603

This study is trying to see if phage therapy is safe for people with bone and joint infections by looking at any side effects they might have after treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT04724603 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the relationship between adverse events and phage therapy in patients treated for bone, joint, or implant infections. By analyzing data from patients who experienced adverse effects after receiving phage therapy, the study seeks to determine whether these events are attributable to the therapy itself, surgical interventions, or antibiotic treatments. The findings could provide valuable insights into the safety profile of phage therapy in this context.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have undergone phage therapy for bone, joint, or implant infections and experienced adverse events.

Not a fit: Patients who have not received phage therapy or those without adverse events related to their treatment may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of phage therapy safety, potentially leading to improved treatment protocols for bone and joint infections.

How similar studies have performed: While phage therapy is a novel approach, there is limited existing research specifically assessing its safety in the context of bone and joint infections, making this study relatively untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients having had a bone or joint or implant infection treated by phagotherapy and having had an adverse event

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where this trial is running

Lyon

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Bone and Joint InfectionProsthetic Joint Infectionbone and joint infectionphagotherapyadverse event
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.