Grinding up samples: a better way to spot bone infections?
NCT ID NCT02598141
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested two ways of preparing tissue samples to find bacteria in bone and joint infections. One method grinds the sample, the other uses standard techniques. Researchers wanted to see which method is better at detecting infection. 122 people with suspected infections took part.
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CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029, France
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