Simultaneous (18)F-FDG-PET/MRI imaging in diagnostics in case of suspected periprosthetic infection of a total knee or hip replacement.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00021211

Enrollment

Registered

2020-04-27

Start date

2018-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

T81.4

Interventions

Group 1: in case of periprosthetic infection, an 18F-FDG PET/MRI of the affected body region is performed. The image data obtained are compared with microbiological and clinical findings within the sc

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Suspected chronic or florid infection of a knee or hip joint prosthesis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pacemakers or other contraindications for an MRI examination.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim of this monocentric prospective exploratory pilot study is to test the clinical applicability and to assess the sensitivity and specificity of a periprosthetic infection by the simultaneous acquisition of an 18F-FDG PET/MRI in 40 patients.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Extent of infection in soft tissue and/or medullary cavity	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJeanette Henkelmann

Universitätsklinikum LeipzigKlinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie

jeanette.henkelmann@medizin.uni-leipzig.de0341 97 17400

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026