Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Rifampicin in Staphylococcal Osteoarticular Infections
Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to develop a population pharmacokinetic model of oral rifampicin in patients undergoing medico-surgical treatment for staphylococcal osteoarticular infections. Secondary objectives include evaluating the pharmacokinetics of the partner antibiotic (levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin), investigating the correlation between antibiotic exposure metrics (AUC, Cmax, AUC/MIC) and clinical/biological tolerance, and assessing 1-year infection relapse-free survival and resistance emergence. Study
Design: Prospective, single-center, interventional study with minimal risks and constraints (RIPH 2) involving 40 participants recruited at the Reference Center for Complex Osteoarticular Infections (CRIOAC).
• Patient informed about the study and signed written consent obtained
• Male or female participant aged 18 years or older
• Staphylococcal osteoarticular infection (prosthetic joint infection of hip, knee, or shoulder; chronic osteomyelitis; or native joint infection) susceptible to rifampicin and levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin
• Indication for combined medico-surgical treatment of the osteoarticular infection