Desperate patient gets experimental virus cocktail for incurable hip infection
NCT ID NCT07461337
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether specially designed viruses (bacteriophages) can eliminate a persistent bacterial infection in a hip replacement joint. The single participant has already tried all standard treatments without success. The approach involves injecting the viruses directly into the joint and giving them through a vein for two weeks, aiming to clear the infection and avoid further surgery or long-term antibiotics.
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Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary
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