Could a simple antibiotic combo stop stubborn joint infections?

NCT ID NCT07313215

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

Summary

This study looks at whether adding rifampin to standard antibiotics can better clear staphylococcal infections in artificial joints after surgery. About 428 adults with infected joint replacements will receive either standard antibiotics or standard antibiotics plus rifampin for 3 months. Researchers will track infection clearance and complications over at least 2 years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periprosthetic joint infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Fuzhou, Fujian, China

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