Swiss study aims to crack the code on joint infection cures
NCT ID NCT07473089
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study follows 329 adults who need surgery for an infection after a hip, knee, or other joint replacement. Researchers will track which treatments—surgery and antibiotics—lead to the best outcomes. The goal is to find patterns that help cure infections more reliably and improve future care for patients.
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Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention, Cantonal Hospital Aarau
RECRUITINGAarau, Switzerland
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Bern University Hospital
RECRUITINGBern, Switzerland
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Department of Medicine, HFR Fribourg-Hôpital Cantonal
RECRUITINGFribourg, Switzerland
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Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital
RECRUITINGLausanne, Switzerland
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Orthopedic Surgery Service, Geneva University Hospitals
RECRUITINGGeneva, Switzerland
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify the best surgical and antibiotic treatments to cure joint replacement infections more often.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new cure. Results may take years and might not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.