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NCT06952738 Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Cultures in Arthroplasty

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NCT ID NCT06952738
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Chicago
Condition Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2025-10-01
Primary Completion 2027-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Not applicable- observational study

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-30.

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with periprosthetic fractures around primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty * Patients requiring operative management for these fractures (fixation or revision arthroplasty) * Patients presenting to the University of Chicago Medical Center during two (2) year period (October 2025 to October 2027) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing non-operative management for periprosthetic fractures * Any documented or reported history of past prosthetic joint infection of the involved joint * Sinus tract at the time of presentation at the involved joint

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Malik J Scott, BA

✉ mjscott1@uchicago.edu

📞 773-834-0822

Principal Investigator

Sara Wallace, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06952738 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06952738 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06952738 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mjscott1@uchicago.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06952738 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06952738 clinical trial?

NCT06952738 is sponsored by University of Chicago. The principal investigator is Sara Wallace, MD at The University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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