๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-02

The Effect of Peri-Operative Adjunctive Probiotics on Immunological Markers in Cases of Prosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee (NCT06919913)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether probiotics in addition to standard of care (SOC) can improve immunological markers following treatment for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). The study aims to determine whether probiotics in addition to SOC decrease immunological markers following treatment for PJI, improve medical and surgical complications and mortality in patients with PJI, and lead to improved gastrointestinal (GI)-specific patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) in patients with PJI.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 598-6000

Email: ran.schwarzkopf@nyulangone.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—