Viruses vs. superbugs: new hope for bone implant infections?

NCT ID NCT07533292

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a treatment using special viruses (bacteriophages) that attack bacteria causing stubborn infections around bone implants like artificial joints. About 100 adults with these infections will receive the virus therapy. The main goal is to see if the treatment can completely clear the bacteria from the infection site.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China 310000, China

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