Alpha-Defensin Tests for Septic Arthritis in Kids
Alpha-Defensin and Synovial Proteins to Improve Detection of Pediatric Septic Arthritis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Joint Infection
Infection of Hip Joint (Disorder)
Infection of Shoulder Joint
Septic Arthritis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 442 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children with suspected joint infections to help find better ways to diagnose septic arthritis. Participants will have a special fluid test taken from their joints to check for infection or inflammation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have joint inflammation and need a fluid test from my joint.
- I have had recent antibiotic treatment but can still join.
- I am undergoing a procedure that is not related to an infection.
You may not be able to join if
- My family has decided not to participate.
- I have had a major injury to my joint in the past 8 weeks.
- I have had an infection in the past 3 months.
- I have taken antibiotics in the past 7 days.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Differentiating between septic arthritis and other causes of joint inflammation in pediatric patients is challenging and of the utmost importance because septic arthritis requires surgical debridement as part of the treatment regimen. The current gold standard to diagnose septic arthritis in children is a positive synovial fluid culture; however, joint cultures may take several days to return. If …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria- Septic Cases and Inflamed, Non-Septic Comparators:
* Synovial fluid is obtained to assess for infection or inflammatory/rheumatologic disease (all medium and large joints will be included: hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, subtalar, elbow, and wrist joints)
* Patients with recent anti…
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