Long-term follow-up for hip prosthetic joint infections at University Hospitals Leuven

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients diagnosed with prosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the hip, a serious complication following total hip replacement surgery. The study aims to collect and analyze data on these patients to better understand treatment outcomes and success rates based on historical results. Given the complexities and variations in PJI cases, the research will provide insights into effective multidisciplinary and patient-tailored treatment approaches. The study is conducted at University Hospitals Leuven, where physicians have extensive experience in managing this condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* patients diagnosed with PJI of the hip based on EBJIS 2021 criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients unable to provide written informed consent
* Patients who prefer treatment outside of University Hospitals Leuven
* Patients with infections of the native hip joint
* Patients with fracture-related infections (FRI)
* Patients with uncertain diagnosis of PJI according to the 2021 EBJIS criteria
* Patient younger than 18 years

Where it's running

• University Hospitals Leuven - Gasthuisberg
  Leuven, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Georges Vles, Md, PhD — Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
• Study coordinator: Georges Vles, MD, PhD
• Email: georges.vles@uzleuven.be
• Phone: 016340888

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.