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New DNA method may spot hidden joint infections faster

NCT ID NCT06062251

Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new DNA-based technique called shotgun metagenomics to see if it can diagnose chronic infections in artificial joints better than standard lab cultures. Researchers took samples from 144 adults undergoing surgery for a suspected joint infection. The goal was to compare the accuracy of the DNA test against the usual diagnostic score. If successful, this method could lead to faster and more precise detection of infection-causing bacteria.

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Study facts

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with suspected chronic prosthetic joint infection

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥ 18 years * Patients being considered for surgery for suspected chronic PJI (time between joint replacement surgery and patient inclusion \> 3 months) * Social security affiliation * No objection to participating in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Suspicion or documentation (positive blood cultures) of acute bacteremia at time of inclusion * Patients under guardianship or trusteeship * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Patient deprived of liberty by legal or administrative decision * Patients in psychiatric care

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Conditions

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periprosthetic joint infection

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Prosthetic-joint infection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brest university hospital

    Brest, Brest, 29200, France

  • Dr Chloé PLOUZEAU

    Poitiers, France

  • Dr Marie-Frédérique LARTIGUE

    Tours, France

  • Dr REISSIER Sophie

    Rennes, France

  • Dr Rachel CHENOUARD

    Angers, France

  • Dr Stéphane CORVEC

    Nantes, France

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