Arthropathy of Knee JointPhase 2/3NCT03506347
Regional Prophylactic Vancomycin With Restricted Tourniquet Time in Primary Total Knee Replacement
A Phase 2/3 study testing Vancomycin in people with Arthropathy of Knee Joint, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not giving a lower dose of antibiotics (Vancomycin) in the area where it is needed (the knee joint) is more effective at obtaining adequate tissue levels of the antibiotic than the current standard dose which is given intravenously (IV) through a wrist vein. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Arthropathy of Knee Joint
- What is being tested?
- Vancomycin
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 24 Sep 2018to 17 Jan 2019
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty for osteoarthritis Informed consent given
Who cannot join
- Current or treatment with IV Vancomycin within preceding 7 days Previous hypersensitivity to vancomycin Significant cardiac or respiratory abnormality Patient has contraindications to IO vascular access using the EZ-IO
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not giving a lower dose of antibiotics (Vancomycin) in the area where it is needed (the knee joint) is more effective at obtaining adequate tissue levels of the antibiotic than the current standard dose which is given intravenously (IV) through a wrist vein. The use of intraosseous regional administration (IORA) of vancomycin requires the use of a tourniquet for the duration of the procedure. Many surgeons prefer to perform the surgery with tourniquet use minimised or without a tourniquet at all. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether IORA vancomycin can achieve effective tissue concentrations with tourniquet use minimised.
Read the detailed description
Patients are assigned to one of two groups by chance (like a coin toss):
GROUP A - Will receive 15mg/kg based on actual body weight (maximum of 2g) of vancomycin via the systemic route at a rate of 15mg/kg as per hospital guidelines. Systemic IV vancomycin is given via a forearm vein, given over an infusion timed to finish immediately prior to surgery.
GROUP B - Will have the limb exsanguinated and an above knee tourniquet inflated to 300 mmHg. Immediately following tourniquet inflation, Group B will receive 500mg of vancomycin, via an EZ-IO intraosseous cannula. The vancomycin would be administered in 150ml of saline solution. The intraosseous cannula would be placed into the epiphysis of the proximal tibia. The tourniquet will be left inflated for 10 minutes following completion of the IORA injection then deflated.
Both Groups will receive weight-based dose of systemic cefazolin ( or alternative antibiotic if allergic to cefazolin 15 minutes prior to inflation of tourniquet. This ensures all patients in the study receive effective antibiotic prophylaxis regardless of randomization. Both groups of patients would then undergo routine prep and draping For both groups, Total knee replacement would then be carried out as normal and the tourniquet will be inflated for cementation of the implants.
TISSUE SAMPLES Ten (10) tissue samples will be taken from each patient, 6 'fat' samples and 4 'bone' samples. Each sample is very small, around the size of a pinhead. Bone samples will be taken from the femur only to ensure no direct contamination from the site of injection (tibia) In addition, drain samples will be taken from the intra-articular drain site to measure vancomycin concentration the morning following surgery.
Three blood samples will be taken in both groups, intraoperatively, in recovery, and the following morning.
These samples are frozen and sent to a lab for analysis.
- Conditions
- Arthropathy of Knee Joint
- Being tested
- Vancomycin
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VancomycinDrug
Also called Vancocin
Antibiotic
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV | Active comparator | Will receive 15mg/kg based on actual body weight (maximum of 2g) of vancomycin via the systemic route at a rate of 15mg/kg as per hospital guidelines. Systemic IV vancomycin is given via a forearm vein, given over an infusion timed to finish immediately prior to surgery. Receives: Drug: Vancomycin |
| Vancomycin 500mg Intraosseous | Experimental | Will have the limb exsanguinated and an above knee tourniquet inflated to 300 mmHg. Immediately following tourniquet inflation, Group B will receive 500mg of vancomycin, via an EZ-IO intraosseous cannula. The vancomycin would be administered in 150ml of saline solution. The intraosseous cannula would be placed into the epiphysis of the proximal tibia. The tourniquet will be left inflated for 10 minutes following completion of the IORA injection then deflated. Receives: Drug: Vancomycin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vancomycin Concentration in Fat
Mean vancomycin concentration in fat measured in ug/g at surgical closure
Measured: Approximately 60 minutes post surgical incision
Vancomycin Concentration in Bone
Mean vancomycin concentration in bone measured in ug/g at surgical closure
Measured: Approximately 60 minutes post surgical incision
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Apr 2018
- Study start24 Sep 2018
- Primary completion17 Jan 2019
- Study completion17 Jan 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Arthropathy of Knee JointStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Mayo ClinicThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mark J. Spangehl, M.D., Mayo Clinic
- Investigators
- Mark J Spangehl, Principal investigator, Mayo Clinic
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03506347
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 17-007853
- Status last verified
- Jan 2020
- First submitted
- 17 Apr 2018
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2020
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Spangehl MJ, Clarke HD, Moore GA, Zhang M, Probst NE, Young SW. Higher Tissue Concentrations of Vancomycin Achieved With Low-Dose Intraosseous Injection Versus Intravenous Despite Limited Tourniquet Duration in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial. J Arthroplasty. 2022 May;37(5):857-863. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.057. Epub 2022 Jan 26.
PubMed 35091036
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Regional Prophylactic Vancomycin With Restricted Tourniquet Time in Primary Total Knee Replacement
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03506347
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 17-007853
- Conditions
- Arthropathy of Knee Joint
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mayo ClinicUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Sep 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Jan 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Dec 2019
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not giving a lower dose of antibiotics (Vancomycin) in the area where it is needed (the knee joint) is more effective at obtaining adequate tissue levels of the antibiotic than the current standard dose which is given intravenously (IV) through a wrist vein. The use of intraosseous regional administration (IORA) of vancomycin requires the use of a tourniquet for the duration of the procedure. Many surgeons prefer to perform the surgery with tourniquet use minimised or without a tourniquet at all. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether IORA vancomycin can achieve effective tissue concentrations with tourniquet use minimised.
Detailed description
Patients are assigned to one of two groups by chance (like a coin toss):
GROUP A - Will receive 15mg/kg based on actual body weight (maximum of 2g) of vancomycin via the systemic route at a rate of 15mg/kg as per hospital guidelines. Systemic IV vancomycin is given via a forearm vein, given over an infusion timed to finish immediately prior to surgery.
GROUP B - Will have the limb exsanguinated and an above knee tourniquet inflated to 300 mmHg. Immediately following tourniquet inflation, Group B will receive 500mg of vancomycin, via an EZ-IO intraosseous cannula. The vancomycin would be administered in 150ml of saline solution. The intraosseous cannula would be placed into the epiphysis of the proximal tibia. The tourniquet will be left inflated for 10 minutes following completion of the IORA injection then deflated.
Both Groups will receive weight-based dose of systemic cefazolin ( or alternative antibiotic if allergic to cefazolin 15 minutes prior to inflation of tourniquet. This ensures all patients in the study receive effective antibiotic prophylaxis regardless of randomization. Both groups of patients would then undergo routine prep and draping For both groups, Total knee replacement would then be carried out as normal and the tourniquet will be inflated for cementation of the implants.
TISSUE SAMPLES Ten (10) tissue samples will be taken from each patient, 6 'fat' samples and 4 'bone' samples. Each sample is very small, around the size of a pinhead. Bone samples will be taken from the femur only to ensure no direct contamination from the site of injection (tibia) In addition, drain samples will be taken from the intra-articular drain site to measure vancomycin concentration the morning following surgery.
Three blood samples will be taken in both groups, intraoperatively, in recovery, and the following morning.
These samples are frozen and sent to a lab for analysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV | Active comparator | Drug: VancomycinWill receive 15mg/kg based on actual body weight (maximum of 2g) of vancomycin via the systemic route at a rate of 15mg/kg as per hospital guidelines. Systemic IV vancomycin is given via a forearm vein, given over an infusion timed to finish immediately prior to surgery. |
| Vancomycin 500mg Intraosseous | Experimental | Drug: VancomycinWill have the limb exsanguinated and an above knee tourniquet inflated to 300 mmHg. Immediately following tourniquet inflation, Group B will receive 500mg of vancomycin, via an EZ-IO intraosseous cannula. The vancomycin would be administered in 150ml of saline solution. The intraosseous cannula would be placed into the epiphysis of the proximal tibia. The tourniquet will be left inflated for 10 minutes following completion of the IORA injection then deflated. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty for osteoarthritis Informed consent given
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Current or treatment with IV Vancomycin within preceding 7 days Previous hypersensitivity to vancomycin Significant cardiac or respiratory abnormality Patient has contraindications to IO vascular access using the EZ-IO
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VancomycinAlso: VancocinAntibiotic | Drug | Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV, Vancomycin 500mg Intraosseous |
Primary outcome
Vancomycin Concentration in Fat
Time frame: Approximately 60 minutes post surgical incision
Mean vancomycin concentration in fat measured in ug/g at surgical closure
Vancomycin Concentration in Bone
Time frame: Approximately 60 minutes post surgical incision
Mean vancomycin concentration in bone measured in ug/g at surgical closure
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jan 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35091036Spangehl MJ, Clarke HD, Moore GA, Zhang M, Probst NE, Young SW. Higher Tissue Concentrations of Vancomycin Achieved With Low-Dose Intraosseous Injection Versus Intravenous Despite Limited Tourniquet Duration in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial. J Arthroplasty. 2022 May;37(5):857-863. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.057. Epub 2022 Jan 26.
- Mayo Clinic Clinical TrialsLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mark J Spangehl principal investigator
Mayo Clinic
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing Vancomycin in people with Arthropathy of Knee Joint, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Dec 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Vancomycin Concentration in Fat (time frame: Approximately 60 minutes post surgical incision). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03506347, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2020.