Overview

Short vs. Long Antibiotic Treatment of Implant-free Osteoarticular Infections

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-05-18
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators tested the working hypothesis if 4 weeks of systemic antibiotic treatment in implant-related orthopaedic infections is non-inferior to 6 weeks after complete removal of the infected implant. Randomization 1:1. The study is completed. It halted prematurely and will not resume; participants are no longer being examined or receiving intervention.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Geneva
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular