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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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