CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 3Completed· 495 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Antibioticdrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT05499481Phase 3Completed

Short Against Long Antibiotic Therapy for Infected Orthopedic Sites

Balgrist University Hospital·interventional·Posted Aug 12, 2022·Updated Jul 2, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Antibiotic for Orthopedic Devices Associated With Misadventures and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 495 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The investigators will perform two concomitant RCTs, depending on the presence of infected osteosynthesis material at enrolment: \- SALATIO 1. Infected implant not removed (or new material inserted): Randomization 6 vs. 12 weeks (+/- 5 days) of total antibiotic therapy counted since the first debridement for infection. Early switch to oral targeted therapy. \- SALATIO 2. Infected implant without residual material (definitive removal or within the interval of a two-stage exchange): Randomization 3 vs. 6 weeks (+/- 5 days) of total antibiotic therapy counted since the first debridement for infection. Early switch to oral targeted therapy.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesSwitzerland
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2023202420252026
First PostedAug 12, 2022
Enrollment StartSep 15, 2022
Primary CompletionJun 30, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 3.9 years ago

Interventions

Antibioticdrug

The investigators will perform two concomitant RCTs, depending on the presence of infected osteosynthesis material at enrolment: \- SALATIO 1. Infected implant not removed (or new material inserted): Randomization 6 vs. 12 weeks (+/- 5 days) of total antibiotic therapy counted since the first debridement for infection. Early switch to oral targeted therapy. \- SALATIO 2. Infected implant without residual material (definitive removal or within the interval of a two-stage exchange): Randomization 3 vs. 6 weeks (+/- 5 days) of total antibiotic therapy counted since the first debridement for infection. Early switch to oral targeted therapy.