Joint Effusion
Conditions
Brief summary
The main objective of this study is to assess the ability of Fiber-optic Evanescent Wave Spectroscopy (FEWS) to discriminate synovial fluids samples of septic arthritis patients from other causes of joint effusion by analyzing ex vivo joint fluid samples collected during routine clinical care.
Interventions
Sponsors
Rennes University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients benefiting from joint fluid puncture for diagnostic purposes in the rheumatology hospitals participating in the study * patients over 18 year old, * patients who received information about the protocol and have not expressed opposition to participate.
Exclusion criteria
* patients opposing the study, * patients aged below 18 year old * Protected major (safeguard justice , trusteeship and guardianship) and persons deprived of liberty
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of the cause of joint effusion | through study completion, an average of 6 months | The final diagnosis of the cause of joint effusion is made by the clinician based on the clinical and laboratory data : septic arthritis or other causes of arthritis. |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed