NYU Langone Health
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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ages 18-90 years of age. * Diagnosis of PJI based upon Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) criteria * Planned treatment with surgical debridement, antibiotics, implant retention (DAIR), single- and two-stage revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for PJI with an anticipated plan for eventual discontinuation of oral/IV antibiotics. * Patients with prior PJI in the same joint that has recurred. * Patients who understand the benefits and risks associated with taking a probiotic and are willing and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Fung…
Each capsule contains 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Subjects will self-administer 1 oral capsule daily for 6 weeks post operatively.
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