Joint infection diagnosis: new test matches up against standard guidelines

NCT ID NCT06153446

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at a new test called Synovasure that checks joint fluid for signs of infection after hip or knee replacement. Researchers compared its accuracy to current clinical guidelines using 810 stored samples. The goal was to see if the new test agrees with standard methods for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Synovasure Comprehensive Infection Panel (diagnostic test on synovial fluid)
What this could lead to: If accurate, this test could help doctors diagnose joint infections faster and more reliably after hip or knee replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study using stored samples, not a real-time trial. The test's real-world benefit depends on how it performs in everyday clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

juvenile polyposis syndrome periprosthetic joint infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PJI

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rothman Orthopedic Institute

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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