Scientists hunt for clues to tell infection apart from inflammation in Kids' joints

NCT ID NCT03827759

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked for new markers in blood and joint fluid to help doctors tell the difference between septic arthritis (a joint infection) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (an inflammatory condition) in children. Researchers planned to analyze samples from 100 children under 15 with acute arthritis. The study was terminated early, so results may be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease bacterial arthritis infective arthritis juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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

CHILDREN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS SEPTIC ARTHRITIS

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Locations

CHU Montpellier - Pediatric emergencies

Montpellier, Hérault, 34295, France
CHU Nîmes - Pediatrics

Nîmes, 30029, France
CHU Toulouse - Pediatric infectious diseases

Toulouse, 31300, France
Hospices Civils de Lyon - pediatric rheumatology

Lyon, 69002, France
Hôpital Saint Joseph

Marseille, 13285, France