Status:

TERMINATED

Preoperative Jumpstart for Decolonization of P. Acnes

Lead Sponsor:

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Conditions:

Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative treatment with a novel, wireless, low-level microcurrent-generating antimicrobial device (brand name: JumpStart) in preventing th...

Detailed Description

The spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria and financial burden of periprosthetic joint infection exacerbate the need for treatments to address pathogenic contamination and expedite healing. Although...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years old or older
  • Scheduled to receive open or arthroscopic shoulder surgery

Exclusion

  • 17 years old or younger
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Non-English speaking or unable to understand consent
  • History of any prior shoulder surgery
  • History of previous shoulder infection or clinical signs of preoperative infection
  • History of taking any antibiotic(s) within 4 weeks prior to the scheduled shoulder surgery
  • Active acne or skin inflammatory disorders (psoriasis, eczema, etc) in the shoulder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03466658

Start Date

November 1 2018

End Date

August 1 2019

Last Update

January 6 2020

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Penn State Bone and Joint Institute

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033