Methylene Blue in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) (NCT07324954)
Impact of Irrigation Volumes in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Surgical Washout: A Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the volume of irrigation required to achieve macroscopic clearance of contaminants during a debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) procedure for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the knee. Given the lack of robust data guiding irrigation volume in this setting, the investigator proposes to use the application of methylene blue dye intraoperatively to simulate contaminant presence. Serial irrigation will be performed, with photographic documentation taken every 2,000mL until visible dye clearance is achieved. This study aims to identify the irrigation volumes that result in gross clearance of simulated contamination, thereby informing the design and stratification of a future randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating irrigation strategies in DAIR procedures.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UHealth Tower — Miami, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UHealth Tower — Miami, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (305) 243-3000
Email: arm577@miami.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.