Commensal bacterial infectious disease

This study tests whether giving menstrual cups to economically vulnerable women in Kenya can lower rates of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The cup is a reusable silicone device that collects menstrual blood and can be worn during sex. Researc…

This study tests a new blood-filtering method called adaptive blood purification (ABP) for people with septic shock. The treatment aims to remove inflammatory substances from the blood. 276 adults in intensive care will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or stan…

This study tests whether a drug called Angiotensin II can raise blood pressure more effectively than standard medications in people with liver cirrhosis who have septic shock. Researchers will measure how well the heart and blood vessels work together over 24 hours. The trial inv…

This study tests a new blood filtering therapy for adults in the ICU with septic shock, a life-threatening condition caused by severe infection. The treatment aims to remove harmful substances from the blood to help patients recover faster. The trial includes 15 participants and …

This study tests whether a device called the PMX cartridge, which filters endotoxins from the blood, can improve survival in people with septic shock. About 150 adults with severe infections and low blood pressure will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus the …

This study tests a drug called ivabradine in 429 adults with septic shock, a life-threatening condition where infection causes dangerously low blood pressure. Many patients develop a fast heart rate, which can worsen outcomes. Ivabradine slows the heart without weakening its pump…

This study tests two strategies for treating septic shock in the emergency department. One group gets less IV fluid and starts blood-pressure-raising drugs (vasopressors) early. The other group gets more IV fluid first, then vasopressors if needed. The trial includes 1000 patient…

This study aimed to see if communities with low levels of trachoma could stop receiving yearly azithromycin treatments without the infection coming back. Researchers planned to compare groups that continued or stopped the medicine over three years. However, the trial was withdraw…

This study tests whether giving antibiotics more often to entire communities can eliminate trachoma, an eye infection that can cause blindness. Over 300,000 people in Ethiopia are taking part. The goal is to see if this intensive approach works better than the current yearly trea…

This study planned to compare a newer blood test (presepsine) with a standard one (lactate) for diagnosing severe sepsis and septic shock in emergency department patients. The goal was to see if presepsine could detect these life-threatening infections more accurately. However, t…

This study is testing whether a blood test called Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) can quickly identify patients with bacteria in their blood (bacteremia) in the emergency department. Researchers will observe 50,000 patients who have blood cultures ordered, comparing MDW results…

This study tests whether taking doxycycline before potential exposure to STIs works better than taking it after exposure. 300 men who have sex with men will be randomly assigned to one of two groups and followed for 2 years. The goal is to see which approach better prevents chlam…

This study gathers 35-50 international critical care experts to agree on how to classify and manage septic shock using point-of-care ultrasound. The goal is to create consensus statements that could help personalize treatment. No patients are enrolled; instead, experts complete s…

This study aimed to measure brain blood flow and oxygen levels in critically ill patients with septic shock, and to see how common treatments like fluids and blood transfusions affect them. The researchers planned to use ultrasound to monitor blood flow in the brain. However, the…

This study looks at how sepsis, a severe infection, can cause heart problems in intensive care patients. Researchers will collect data, blood samples, and heart ultrasound images from 330 adults with septic shock. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better diagnose and…

This study follows 100 adults hospitalized in intensive care units with severe pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma or Chlamydia bacteria. Researchers will track how patients are treated, how long they stay in the hospital, and how many survive. They will also check for antibiotic resi…

This study looks at 50 children with septic shock who receive early continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), a type of blood filtering. Researchers want to see if early CRRT helps stabilize blood pressure, reduce organ damage, and improve recovery. The goal is to gather infor…

This study looks back at hospital records of more than 31,000 people with septic shock in Catalonia, Spain, from 2018 to 2023. Researchers want to understand how common it is, who gets it, and why death rates differ between hospitals. The goal is to find patterns that can lead to…