Nose decolonization may cut infection risk in hip and knee replacements
NCT ID NCT05158322
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether treating patients who carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose before knee or hip replacement surgery can reduce surgical site infections. About 90 adults who tested positive for the bacteria and were scheduled for joint replacement took part. The main goal was to see if patients were satisfied with the information and care they received during the decolonization process.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2021
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All the patients who are going to be operated
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * Patients who are going to undergo knee or hip replacement surgery. * Patients with a positive result in the first nasal smear to S. aureus, and follow the decolonization protocol. * Patients who give their informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for VPE less than 2 days after surgery. * Patients unable to give their informed consent freely. Inadequate cognitive ability
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí
Sabadell, Barcelona, 08208, Spain
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