Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

The Effect of Peri-Operative Adjunctive Probiotics on Immunological Markers in Cases of Prosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee

Lead Sponsor:

NYU Langone Health

Conditions:

Prosthetic-joint Infection

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether probiotics in addition to standard of care (SOC) can improve immunological markers following treatment for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). The study...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients ages 18-90 years of age.
  • Diagnosis of PJI based upon Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria
  • Planned treatment with surgical debridement, antibiotics, implant retention (DAIR), single- and two-stage revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for PJI with an anticipated plan for eventual discontinuation of oral/IV antibiotics.
  • Patients with prior PJI in the same joint that has recurred.
  • Patients who understand the benefits and risks associated with taking a probiotic and are willing and able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Fungal PJI.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, history of intestinal surgery, or gastrointestinal issue where there is concern for gut integrity.
  • Severe acute gastrointestinal diseases (active bowel leak, acute colitis, acute pancreatitis).
  • Active endocarditis.
  • History of pancreatitis
  • History of intolerance to probiotics.
  • Patients that are pregnant or lactating.
  • Immunocompromised patients and patients with immunosuppressive conditions (uncontrolled HIV, chemotherapy for cancer treatment, stem cell transplantation, immunosuppressive medications for solid organ transplant, systematic corticosteroid use, immunosuppressive medications for autoimmune dysfunction, and neonates).
  • Patients who are critically ill.
  • Revision TJA for aseptic reasons.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

152 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06919913

Start Date

April 1 2025

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

April 9 2025

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NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States, 10016