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Periprosthetic Joint InfectionNCT04274517

Microbial Growth in Operative Splash Basins During Total Joint Arthroplasty

A study testing Sterile Water, 3.5% Betadine and 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in people with Periprosthetic Joint Infection, run by University of Southern California at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The usage of splash basins in the setting of total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty presents a risk of contamination and subsequent periprosthetic joint infection. Previous studies have investigated the efficacy of multiple antimicrobial irrigants for preventing periprosthetic joint infection, but the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Periprosthetic Joint Infection
What is being tested?
Sterile Water, 3.5% Betadine and 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
16 Jan 2021to 1 Jun 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

  • Patients presenting to Keck Hospital of USC or USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for primary total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty.

Who cannot join

  • Age < 18 years.
  • History of previous total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty.
  • History of previous knee or hip joint infection.
  • History of previous allergic reaction to chlorhexidine.
  • Known allergy to iodine or shellfish.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Keck School of Medicine of USC

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Dilute Chlorhexidine Versus Betadine on Microbial Growth in Operative Splash Basins During Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Clinical Trial

The usage of splash basins in the setting of total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty presents a risk of contamination and subsequent periprosthetic joint infection. Previous studies have investigated the efficacy of multiple antimicrobial irrigants for preventing periprosthetic joint infection, but the results are varied.

Despite several noteworthy studies on the appropriate usage of different antiseptic solutions in surgical splash basins, the current literature has several limitations. First, there are no head-to-head clinical trials comparing betadine and chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) usage with relation to periprosthetic joint infection and splash basin contamination rates. Second, the in vitro studies directly cultured splash basin antiseptic solutions rather than culturing surgical instruments.

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The objective of this study is to compare the microbial contamination rate of total joint arthroplasty instruments that have been placed in surgical splash basins filled with either sterile water, 3.5% betadine, or 0.05% CHG. The overall purpose of the study is to investigate the efficacy of 0.05% CHG and determine if it is an appropriate solution to use in surgical splash basins for joint replacement surgeries.

A prospective clinical trial will be conducted. Patients treated at the Keck Hospital of USC or USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for primary total hip or total knee arthroplasty will be screened for inclusion in our study. All primary surgeries will be performed according to the preferences of the operating surgeon. No deviations from standard surgical care will be made based on inclusion in this study. However, prior to surgery, patients who elect to participate will be randomized to one of three groups: (1) sterile water, (2) 3.5% betadine, or (3) 0.05% CHG.

Being tested
Sterile Water, 3.5% Betadine, 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Sterile WaterOther

    1L of sterile water used in surgical splash basins during total joint arthroplasty to clean surgical instrumentation.

  • 3.5% BetadineOther

    1L of 3.5% betadine used in surgical splash basins during total joint arthroplasty to clean surgical instrumentation.

  • 0.05% Chlorhexidine GluconateOther

    1L of clorhexidine gluconate used in surgical splash basins during total joint arthroplasty to clean surgical instrumentation.

Study groups in NCT04274517
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sterile WaterExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Sterile Water
3.5% betadineExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: 3.5% Betadine
0.05% chlorhexidine gluconateExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Microbial Contamination Rate of Surgical Instruments

    Microbial contamination rate of total joint arthroplasty instruments that have been placed in surgical splash basins filled with either sterile water, 3.5% betadine, or 0.05% CHG

    Measured: 14 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. 90-Day Wound Complication

    Differences in 90-day wound complications and 90-day periprosthetic joint infections between the sterile water, 3.5% betadine, and 0.05% CHG surgical splash basin groups

    Measured: 90 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Feb 2020
  2. Study start16 Jan 2021
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2022
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2022

Why it stopped: Preliminary analysis showed lack of positive finding, indicating a substantial number of subjects required, which is not feasible based on budget and timeline.

Resources

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04274517
Sponsor's protocol ID
HS-19-01005
Status last verified
Feb 2023
First submitted
12 Feb 2020
Last updated
9 Feb 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Anto B, McCabe J, Kelly S, Morris S, Rynn L, Corbett-Feeney G. Splash basin bacterial contamination during elective arthroplasty. J Infect. 2006 Mar;52(3):231-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.06.013. Epub 2005 Dec 28. No abstract available.

    PubMed 16386799
  • Baird RA, Nickel FR, Thrupp LD, Rucker S, Hawkins B. Splash basin contamination in orthopaedic surgery. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1984 Jul-Aug;(187):129-33.

    PubMed 6744706
  • Frisch NB, Kadri OM, Tenbrunsel T, Abdul-Hak A, Qatu M, Davis JJ. Intraoperative chlorhexidine irrigation to prevent infection in total hip and knee arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today. 2017 May 12;3(4):294-297. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2017.03.005. eCollection 2017 Dec.

    PubMed 29204500

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Sterile Water, 3.5% Betadine and 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in people with Periprosthetic Joint Infection, run by University of Southern California 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 5 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Feb 2023. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Preliminary analysis showed lack of positive finding, indicating a substantial number of subjects required, which is not feasible based on budget and timeline.). Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Microbial Contamination Rate of Surgical Instruments (time frame: 14 days). 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 NCT04274517, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 9 Feb 2023.

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