Antibiotic showdown: which strategy best protects gut health during implant infections?

NCT ID NCT07058415

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

Summary

This study compares three antibiotic combinations given to adults with suspected infections of joint or bone implants (like hip or knee replacements). The goal is to see how each antibiotic strategy changes the diversity of bacteria in the gut and whether it leads to more antibiotic-resistant germs. Researchers will collect stool samples before, during, and after treatment to track these changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

antibiotics (cefepime+daptomycin, piperacillin-tazobactam+daptomycin, or ceftobiprole)

What this could lead to

If one antibiotic strategy is found to better preserve gut bacteria and limit resistant germs, it could guide treatment choices for implant infections.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study that only looks at short-term changes in gut bacteria, not whether one antibiotic works better for curing the infection itself.

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  • CHU de NICE

    Nice, France

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  • Ch Antibes

    Antibes, France

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  • Ch Cannes

    Cannes, France

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  • Ch Grasse

    Grasse, France

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