Could a common antibiotic beat joint infections?

NCT ID NCT07335627

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the antibiotic clindamycin works as well as other drugs for treating Streptococcus infections in artificial joints. Researchers will compare success rates in 260 adults who had surgery for this infection. The goal is to see if clindamycin can be a good alternative to standard treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Clindamycin (an antibiotic)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm clindamycin as a reliable alternative to standard antibiotics for treating Streptococcus infections in artificial joints.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so results may be less definitive. The success rate depends on many factors, and clindamycin may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periprosthetic joint infection streptococcal infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique Septique - CHU de Strasbourg - France

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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