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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 428 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed as PJI according to the MSIS criteria * The pathogenic bacteria were identified as Staphylococcus through microbial culture and drug sensitivity tests were conducted * There are complete clinical data ④ Age under 80 years old, without serious complications or immunosuppressive status ⑤ The patient voluntarily participated in this study and was physically and mentally tolerant of the treatment process and various tests in this study. They have signed the informed consent form and passed the review of the ethics committees of all hospitals participating in this study Exclusion Criteria: * Those with chronic inflammation in other parts of the body before the operation * Non-staphylococcal infection or mixed infection * The patient has other diseases that may affect the outcome, such as immune deficiency or liver and kidney dysfunction ④ Those with an expected lifespan of less than half a year ⑤ The researcher determined that the patient no longer met the criteria of this study due to compliance issues
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
RECRUITINGFuzhou, Fujian, China
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