Can a simple powder and wash stop joint infections? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04075526
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether using vancomycin powder and a diluted iodine wash during joint replacement surgery could prevent serious infections in high-risk patients. Over 2,100 adults with conditions like osteoarthritis who were at higher risk due to factors like smoking or obesity took part. The goal was to see if these extra steps during surgery reduce the chance of infection around the new joint.
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Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Centura Health
Denver, Colorado, 80210, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida, 33331, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Columbia
New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage, California, 92270, United States
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Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
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New York University Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn, New York, 11576, United States
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The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey
Sparta, New Jersey, 07871, United States
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