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CRUTCH Pathway for Prosthetic Joint Infections

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Recruiting
Led By Allison Lastinger, MD
Research Sponsored by West Virginia University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients scheduled for revision of total hip or knee arthroplasty will be categorized as septic or aseptic revisions
Ability to speak and read English, and cognitively sound
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up two week post operative
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is examining how prosthetic joint infections (PJI) can affect a person's mental health, and how they can be supported. Up to 12 people will be enrolled, and those with high levels of distress will be offered help from a mental health provider.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults between the ages of 18 and 89 who are cognitively sound and undergoing revision of hip or knee joint replacements due to infections. Participants must score ≥4 on a distress scale at a two-week check-up post-surgery.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The CRUTCH Pathway is being tested to see if it helps reduce distress in patients with prosthetic joint infections. It involves meeting virtually with a mental health provider for an assessment and support after scoring high on a Distress Thermometer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may not be direct side effects from participating in the CRUTCH Pathway as it's a supportive intervention, but discussing distressing topics could potentially cause temporary emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am scheduled for a hip or knee replacement revision due to infection or other reasons.
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I can speak and read English and am mentally capable.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~two week post operative
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and two week post operative for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Assess patient experience with a Distress Thermometer and Problem List

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: CRUTCH PathwayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A novel behavioral health program.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor
176 Previous Clinical Trials
60,202 Total Patients Enrolled
Allison Lastinger, MDPrincipal Investigator - West Virginia University
Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Media Library

CRUTCH Pathway Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04762706 — N/A
Prosthetic Joint Infections Research Study Groups: CRUTCH Pathway
Prosthetic Joint Infections Clinical Trial 2023: CRUTCH Pathway Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04762706 — N/A
CRUTCH Pathway 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04762706 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Measuring Distress in Prosthetic Joint Infection Using a Standardized Metric: CRUTCH Pathway Pilot.
Allison Lastinger 2021. "Measuring Distress in Prosthetic Joint Infection Using a Standardized Metric: CRUTCH Pathway Pilot.". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04762706.
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