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Infectious disease
MONDO:0005550A disorder directly resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, or parasitic agent in humans. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Also known as: communicable disease, infection, infectious, infectious disease, infectious diseases and manifestations, infectious disorder, transmissible disease, clinical infection
8231 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 298 tagged with Infectious disease itself.
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Viral infectious disease 134 trials · 4,447 incl. sub-types
42 sub-types
- Primary viral infectious disease 0 trials · 4,252 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral respiratory tract infection 47 trials · 566 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Coronavinae infectious disease 136 trials
- Disease arising from reactivation of latent virus 4 trials · 89 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral infection of central nervous system 3 trials · 58 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral hemorrhagic fever 10 trials · 51 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Arbovirus fever 0 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Kaposi's sarcoma 45 trials Sub-types →
- Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 infectious disease 5 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rabies 27 trials
- Common wart 26 trials
- Vaccinia 17 trials
- Virus-associated trichodysplasia spinulosa 10 trials
- Immunodeficiency 32B 9 trials
- Arbovirus infection 8 trials
- Viral eye infection 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- COVID-19–associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children 7 trials
- Human infection by orthopoxvirus 5 trials
- Herpangina 3 trials
- Milker's nodule 3 trials
- Human betaherpesvirus 5 infectious disease 2 trials
- Parvoviridae infectious disease 1 trial Sub-types →
- Zika virus congenital syndrome 1 trial
- Molluscum contagiosum 1 trial
- Pharyngoconjunctival fever 1 trial
- Newcastle disease 0 trials
- Reoviridae infectious disease 0 trials
- Whitewater Arroyo hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Congenital Epstein-Barr virus infection 0 trials
- Congenital varicella syndrome 0 trials
- Contagious pustular dermatitis 0 trials
- Epidemic pleurodynia 0 trials
- Exanthema subitum 0 trials
- Focal epithelial hyperplasia 0 trials
- Infective dermatitis associated with HTLV-1 0 trials
- Lumpy skin disease 0 trials
- Neurolymphomatosis 0 trials
- Pseudorabies 0 trials
- Viral esophagitis 0 trials
- Viral gastritis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Viral labyrinthitis 0 trials
- Viral myositis 0 trials
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Bacterial infectious disease 96 trials · 2,079 incl. sub-types
52 sub-types
- Primary bacterial infectious disease 0 trials · 593 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mycobacterial infectious disease 23 trials · 361 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gram-negative bacterial infections 33 trials · 301 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Commensal bacterial infectious disease 0 trials · 273 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gram-positive bacterial infections 7 trials · 253 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pulpitis 191 trials
- Bacterial sexually transmitted disease 8 trials · 114 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial infectious disease with sepsis 78 trials · 113 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anaerobic bacteria infectious disease 2 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spirochaetales infections 1 trial · 99 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial arthritis 24 trials · 94 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Staphylococcal infection 41 trials · 84 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial urinary tract infection 55 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Clostridium difficile colitis 69 trials
- Bacterial pneumonia 28 trials · 65 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin disease caused by bacterial infection 13 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Meningococcal infection 47 trials · 55 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bifidobacteriales infectious disease 0 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial meningitis 12 trials · 37 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pseudomonas infection 25 trials · 29 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Escherichia coli infection 26 trials Sub-types →
- Vibrio infectious disease 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mycoplasmoides infection 7 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial endocarditis 15 trials
- Haemophilus infectious disease 14 trials Sub-types →
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection 13 trials Sub-types →
- Empyema 10 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chorioamnionitis 10 trials
- Klebsiella infectious disease 5 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rickettsiosis 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tracheitis 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Enterococcus infectious disease 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Yersinia infectious disease 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Peritonsillar abscess 4 trials
- Bacterial conjunctivitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Bacterial hemorrhagic fever 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial gastritis 2 trials
- Fournier gangrene 2 trials
- Septic peritonitis 2 trials
- Opportunistic bacterial infectious disease 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Actinobacillus infectious disease 0 trials
- Aeromonas hydrophila infectious disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pectobacterium carotovorum infection 0 trials
- Proteus infectious disease 0 trials
- Whipple disease 0 trials
- Bacterial myositis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Botryomycosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic severe pneumococcemia 0 trials
- Noma 0 trials
- Pasteurellosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pneumonic pasteurellosis 0 trials
- Rat-bite fever 0 trials Sub-types →
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Sexually transmitted disease 127 trials · 1,708 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Viral sexually transmitted disease 5 trials · 1,593 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial sexually transmitted disease 8 trials · 114 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Trichomonas vaginitis urogenital infection 7 trials Sub-types →
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Respiratory tract infectious disorder 176 trials · 1,334 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Pneumonia 327 trials · 611 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral respiratory tract infection 47 trials · 566 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fungal lung infectious disease 6 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection 48 trials
- Streptococcal sore throat 8 trials
- Pleural tuberculosis 7 trials Sub-types →
- Tracheitis 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung abscess 3 trials
- Pneumonic plague 3 trials
- Tuberculous fibrosis of lung 3 trials
- Laryngeal diphtheria 0 trials
- Laryngeal tuberculosis 0 trials
- Nasopharyngeal diphtheria 0 trials
- Silicotuberculosis 0 trials
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Digestive system infectious disorder 4 trials · 605 incl. sub-types
22 sub-types
- Viral hepatitis 12 trials · 443 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infectious colitis 0 trials · 69 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal infectious disease 3 trials · 49 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth 18 trials
- Parasitic intestinal disorder 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver abscess (disease) 4 trials
- Campylobacteriosis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Bacterial gastritis 2 trials
- Gastrointestinal tuberculosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Aeromonas hydrophila intestinal disease 0 trials
- Salmonella gastroenteritis 0 trials
- Whipple disease 0 trials
- Anal verrucous carcinoma 0 trials
- Bacterial esophagitis 0 trials
- Colorectal Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fungal esophagitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fungal gastritis 0 trials
- Internal hirudiniasis 0 trials
- Oropharyngeal anthrax 0 trials
- Polycystic echinococcosis 0 trials
- Viral esophagitis 0 trials
- Viral gastritis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Infectious disease with sepsis 383 trials · 475 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Bacterial infectious disease with sepsis 78 trials · 113 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Vector-borne disease 9 trials · 451 incl. sub-types
49 sub-types
- Malaria 135 trials · 170 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dengue disease 75 trials Sub-types →
- Tick-borne infectious disease 9 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chikungunya 31 trials
- Leishmaniasis 8 trials · 27 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mycobacterium avium complex disease 22 trials
- Schistosomiasis 15 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Yellow fever 16 trials
- Zika virus infectious disease 15 trials
- Chagas disease 12 trials
- Filarial elephantiasis 9 trials
- Onchocerciasis 9 trials Sub-types →
- Arbovirus infection 8 trials
- Lassa fever 6 trials
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever 5 trials
- Mosquito-borne viral encephalitis 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Listeriosis 4 trials Sub-types →
- Plague 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Q fever 3 trials
- Rift valley fever 3 trials
- Human African trypanosomiasis 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Typhus 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, Puumala virus type 2 trials
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome 2 trials
- Relapsing fever 2 trials Sub-types →
- Oropouche fever 1 trial
- Venezuelan equine encephalitis 1 trial
- West Nile fever 1 trial Sub-types →
- Zika virus congenital syndrome 1 trial
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis 1 trial
- Spotted fever 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tungiasis 1 trial
- Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Argentine hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Bolivian hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Colorado tick fever 0 trials
- Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, Dobrava-Belgrade virus type 0 trials
- Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, Seoul virus type 0 trials
- Murray valley encephalitis 0 trials
- O'nyong'nyong fever 0 trials
- Ross river fever 0 trials
- Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Whitewater Arroyo hemorrhagic fever 0 trials
- Bacterial esophagitis 0 trials
- Fungal esophagitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Phlebotomus fever 0 trials
- Rat-bite fever 0 trials Sub-types →
- Trench fever 0 trials
- Tularemia 0 trials Sub-types →
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Skin disorder caused by infection 3 trials · 350 incl. sub-types
15 sub-types
- Skin infection 12 trials · 152 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Herpes zoster 73 trials Sub-types →
- Skin disease caused by bacterial infection 13 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitic skin disorder 1 trial · 37 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chickenpox 26 trials
- Common wart 26 trials
- Plantar wart 10 trials
- Virus-associated trichodysplasia spinulosa 10 trials
- Hand, foot and mouth disease 7 trials
- Viral exanthem 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epstein-Barr virus hepatitis 0 trials
- Exanthema subitum 0 trials
- Herpetic whitlow 0 trials
- Infective dermatitis associated with HTLV-1 0 trials
- Variola major infectious disease 0 trials
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Parasitic infectious disease 12 trials · 343 incl. sub-types
17 sub-types
- Protozoa infectious disease 3 trials · 242 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Helminthiasis 13 trials · 67 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitic skin disorder 1 trial · 37 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitic eye infection 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitic intestinal disorder 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cryptococcosis 5 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Demodicidosis 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitemia 5 trials
- Coccidioidomycosis 4 trials
- Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica 1 trial
- Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae 1 trial
- Strongylida infectious disease 0 trials
- Cutaneous larva migrans 0 trials Sub-types →
- Distomatosis 0 trials
- Microsporidiosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Parasitic Ichthyosporea infectious disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Parasitic myositis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Fungal infectious disease 39 trials · 294 incl. sub-types
18 sub-types
- Opportunistic mycosis 0 trials · 148 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cutaneous mycosis 1 trial · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fungal lung infectious disease 6 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Systemic mycosis 27 trials · 54 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pneumocystis infectious disease 4 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fungal meningitis 3 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fungal infection of eye 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Scedosporiosis 2 trials
- Sporotrichosis 1 trial Sub-types →
- Alternariosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Emergomycosis 0 trials
- Fungal discitis 0 trials
- Fungal esophagitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fungal gastritis 0 trials
- Fungal myositis 0 trials
- Invasive scopulariopsis infection 0 trials
- Mycotic endocarditis 0 trials
- Mycotoxicosis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Urinary tract infection 156 trials · 250 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Bacterial urinary tract infection 55 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Renal infectious disease 16 trials · 64 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Trichomonas vaginitis urogenital infection 7 trials Sub-types →
- Urinary schistosomiasis 3 trials
- Pyoureter 0 trials
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Infectious disorder of the nervous system 4 trials · 232 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Central nervous system infectious disorder 10 trials · 163 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tetanus 44 trials Sub-types →
- Rabies 27 trials
- Tropical spastic paraparesis 3 trials
- Cytomegalovirus retinitis 2 trials
- Tabes dorsalis 2 trials
- Histoplasmosis retinitis 1 trial
- Ophthalmic herpes zoster 0 trials
- Postinfectious cerebellitis 0 trials
- Tick paralysis 0 trials
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Nosocomial infection 115 trials · 116 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Iatrogenic Kaposi's sarcoma 1 trial
- Iatrogenic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 0 trials
- Iatrogenic botulism 0 trials
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Infective arthritis 25 trials · 100 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Bacterial arthritis 24 trials · 94 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infectious discitis 4 trials Sub-types →
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Eye infectious disorder 4 trials · 61 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Endophthalmitis 9 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parasitic eye infection 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Viral eye infection 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fungal infection of eye 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hordeolum 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial conjunctivitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Infectious panuveitis 1 trial
- Chronic canaliculitis 0 trials
- Infectious scleritis 0 trials
- Ocular tuberculosis 0 trials
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Infective vaginitis 1 trial · 61 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Bacterial vaginosis 44 trials
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis 25 trials
- Trichomonal vulvovaginitis 1 trial
- Herpetic vulvovaginitis 0 trials
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Hemorrhagic fever 4 trials · 54 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Viral hemorrhagic fever 10 trials · 51 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial hemorrhagic fever 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Infective endocarditis 46 trials · 52 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Bacterial endocarditis 15 trials
- Subacute bacterial endocarditis 4 trials
- Mycotic endocarditis 0 trials
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Prosthesis-related infectious disease 49 trials
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Ear infection 9 trials · 40 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Infectious otitis media 24 trials
- Otitis externa 3 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Geniculate herpes zoster 0 trials
- Infectious otitis interna 0 trials
- Viral labyrinthitis 0 trials
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Abscess 10 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Breast abscess 5 trials
- Epidural abscess 5 trials
- Liver abscess (disease) 4 trials
- Peritonsillar abscess 4 trials
- Intracranial abscess 3 trials
- Lung abscess 3 trials
- Corneal abscess 1 trial
- Intersphincteric abscess 0 trials
- Pyoureter 0 trials
- Splenic abscess 0 trials
- Vitreous abscess 0 trials
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Infectious embryofetopathy 2 trials · 25 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Congenital herpes virus infection 0 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital syphilis 7 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital toxoplasmosis 2 trials
- Congenital Epstein-Barr virus infection 0 trials
- Congenital enterovirus infection 0 trials
- Congenital rubella syndrome 0 trials
- Congenital varicella syndrome 0 trials
- Fetal enterovirus syndrome 0 trials
- Fetal parainfluenza virus type 3 syndrome 0 trials
- Fetal parvovirus syndrome 0 trials
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Infectious peritonitis 22 trials · 23 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Septic peritonitis 2 trials
- Diphtheritic peritonitis 0 trials
- Tuberculous peritonitis 0 trials
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Nail infection 0 trials · 14 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Tinea unguium 14 trials
- Fungal infection of the toenail 4 trials
- Herpetic whitlow 0 trials
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Coinfection 12 trials
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Hookworm infectious disease 10 trials
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Puerperal infection 9 trials
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Acanthamoeba infectious disease 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Acanthamoeba keratitis 5 trials
- Granulomatous amebic encephalitis 0 trials
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Epididymitis 2 trials
2 sub-types
- Epididymo-orchitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Tuberculous epididymitis 0 trials
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Mycetoma 1 trial
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Ciliophora infectious disease 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Balantidiasis 0 trials
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Hirudiniasis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- External hirudiniasis 0 trials
- Internal hirudiniasis 0 trials
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Infectious myositis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Parasitic myositis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Protothecosis 0 trials
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Pythiosis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could a Double-Dose flu vaccine better protect transplant kids?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study compares a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in 312 children aged 3-17 who have received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant within the past two years. The goal is to see if the high-dose vaccine triggers a stronger immune response and is just as safe. Partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New meningitis vaccine trial aims to protect 240 volunteers
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine called GNG-DE to see how well it protects against meningococcal infections (a cause of meningitis). About 240 people aged 3 to 55 will receive either the new vaccine or a reference vaccine. Researchers will measure immune responses and check for sid…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NPO Petrovax • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a common antioxidant help sepsis patients with liver damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, can help adults with severe infections and liver dysfunction recover faster. 360 participants will receive either NAC or a placebo infusion within 24 hours of hospital admission. The main goal is to…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Theis S. Itenov • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple antibody infusion shield myeloma patients from infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether IgPro20 (HIZENTRA), a concentrated antibody solution given under the skin, can prevent infections in people with multiple myeloma who have low antibody levels due to bispecific antibody therapy. About 100 participants will either receive IgPro20 plus stan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pill power: could oral antibiotics replace IV drips for infected fractures?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares oral (pill) antibiotics to intravenous (IV) antibiotics for treating infected broken bones that haven't healed properly. About 250 adults with this condition will be randomly assigned to receive either oral or IV antibiotics for up to 6 weeks after surgery. Th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell boost may help kids beat Post-Transplant viruses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding immune cells from a family donor to standard antiviral drugs can help children and young adults clear stubborn adenovirus or cytomegalovirus infections after a stem cell transplant. About 69 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to cure hepatitis b – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to reduce deaths from severe lung failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called recombinant human plasma gelsolin (rhu-pGSN) added to standard care for people with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by pneumonia or other infections. About 600 hospitalized adults will receive eithe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioAegis Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune boost keep myeloma patients Infection-Free on powerful new drugs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether giving immune globulin (IGI) regularly can prevent serious infections in adults with multiple myeloma who are receiving a bispecific antibody therapy. About 183 participants will be randomly assigned to get IGI right away for 12 months or only aft…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Needle-Free blood draw device could slash contamination and pain in ERs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special device called PIVO Pro that lets doctors draw blood for infection tests through an IV line already in the arm, avoiding extra needle sticks. The goal is to see if this method reduces contamination of the blood sample compared to the usual way. About 1,1…
Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA therapy gives immune cells a temporary boost against rare infection disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a genetic condition that leaves people vulnerable to severe infections. Researchers take a participant's own white blood cells, use mRNA to correct the genetic defect, and infuse the cells back. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aging in place: could mobile teams keep nursing home residents out of the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether nursing home residents who become acutely ill can be safely assessed and treated at home by municipal acute care teams, with remote consultation from a senior hospital physician, instead of being sent to the hospital. Participating nursing homes are rando…
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Putting dietitians in charge of hospital nutrition: a recipe for shorter stays?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether having clinical dietitians take the lead on nutrition care—rather than waiting for referrals—can help adult medical inpatients at risk of malnutrition. Researchers will compare a dietitian-driven model with usual care on three hospital wards, measuring le…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Switching stomach drugs after transplant may tame a deadly immune attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether changing from acid-blocking drugs to a stomach-lining protector called teprenone after a stem cell transplant can reduce the risk of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body. Abou…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 70 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it can lower the virus to undetectable levels and allow some people to stop the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which antibiotic combo is safer for your kidneys? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common antibiotic combinations—vancomycin with piperacillin/tazobactam versus vancomycin with meropenem—to see which is less harmful to the kidneys. About 852 hospitalized adults with serious infections will be randomly assigned to one of the two combos. T…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bassett Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shield autoimmune patients from Life-Threatening infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a medicine called Panzyga can prevent major infections in people with autoimmune or rheumatic conditions who have low antibody levels after receiving B-cell depletion therapy. About 360 adults will receive either Panzyga or a placebo, and researchers will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Octapharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to curb antibiotic overuse in belgian Doctor's offices
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital tool that gives doctors real-time, guideline-based advice on prescribing antibiotics. About 48 general practices in Belgium will use the tool during patient visits. The goal is to see if it reduces unnecessary antibiotic use and helps fight antibiotic r…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee system aims to improve mobility after failed replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new knee replacement system called Persona Revision for people who need a second knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it improves knee function, reduces pain, and is safe. About 380 adults will be followed for two years after surgery.
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single IV antibiotic dose send kids home sooner?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a single dose of IV antibiotics followed by two days of oral antibiotics against the standard three days of IV antibiotics for children with complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal is to see if the shorter IV course is just as effective at resolv…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rapid molecular tests could help doctors prescribe antibiotics more precisely
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether combining rapid molecular microbiology tests with predefined clinical criteria helps doctors optimize antibiotic use in hospitalized adults receiving strong, broad-spectrum antibiotics. The study compares a protocolized antimicrobial stewardship st…
Sponsor: Maria Espinosa Perez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to shield blood cancer patients from Post-CAR-T infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving antibody replacement therapy can reduce serious infections in people who have received CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers. CAR-T therapy often lowers the body's natural antibodies, raising infection risk. The trial will compare the antibody treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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C-Section babies may get a microbial boost from mom
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether transferring gut microbes from a mother to her baby after a cesarean section can restore the infant's gut microbiome to resemble that of a vaginally born baby. Researchers will give some infants a fecal transplant (containing bacteria or viruses) and comp…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jakob Stokholm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Harmless virus may hold key to safer kidney transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether monitoring levels of a harmless virus called TTV can help doctors personalize immune-suppressing drugs for kidney transplant patients. The goal is to prevent long-term complications like infections, cancer, and organ rejection. About 600 adults who receiv…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could an extra scrub stop surgical infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a pre-surgery scrub with isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine soap to the standard cleaning routine can lower the number of germs on the skin and reduce infections after elective foot and ankle surgery. About 100 adults having planned foot or ankle …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New calculator could help sick newborns get the right antibiotic dose faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Gene-Guided dosing may tame dangerous fungal infections in blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a patient's genetic profile to dose the antifungal drug voriconazole can help more patients reach the right drug levels faster. It will enroll 104 children and adults with blood cancer who have a fungal infection. Participants are randomly assigned …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Hospital care comes home: could your living room replace a hospital bed?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adults with sudden illnesses like infections, heart failure, or COPD can be safely treated at home instead of in a hospital. Researchers will compare costs, patient experience, and health outcomes for 3,000 participants who receive hospital-level car…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Copper pills may boost liver health in cirrhosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether copper supplements can improve liver function and safety in people with cirrhosis who have low copper levels. Researchers will give 30 participants either copper or a placebo and measure changes in blood copper levels and other health markers. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Electric bandage zaps infection, heals wounds faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a wireless, bioelectric bandage called PowerHeal™ on infected wounds. Researchers want to see if it clears infection and helps wounds close better than standard care. About 150 adults with infected traumatic wounds will take part. The bandage is changed regularly…
Sponsor: Chandan Sen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a simple supplement save feverish kids in poor countries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving L-Citrulline, a natural supplement, for 28 days can help hospitalized children aged 1 month to 5 years who have fever and are at high risk of serious problems. About 888 children in Mozambique and Ethiopia will receive either the supplement or a pl…
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New antibiotic dosing method could help sepsis patients recover faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Dietary additives may worsen colitis – study tests clean eating
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether removing certain food additives (like carrageenan and polysorbates) from the diet can improve symptoms and gut health in people with moderately active ulcerative colitis. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to either a normal healthy diet o…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics in dementia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new approach to managing infections in nursing home residents with dementia against usual care. The goal is to see if the new method reduces antibiotic use and avoids stressful procedures like hospital transfers. About 750 residents aged 60 and older with de…
Sponsor: Hebrew SeniorLife • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could skipping preventive antibiotics be safer for stem cell transplants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether closely watching for infections without giving preventive antibiotics works as well as giving a daily antibiotic (ceftriaxone) in adults getting stem cell transplants. The goal is to see if skipping preventive antibiotics is safe, especially in hospita…
Sponsor: Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a simple zinc pill save thousands of newborns from deadly infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can immunoglobulin or antibiotics stop infections in blood cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares immunoglobulin (given through a vein or under the skin) with antibiotics to see which better prevents severe infections in people with blood cancers like myeloma, lymphoma, or leukemia who have low antibody levels. About 900 adults will take part. The goal is …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can a simple antibiotic or immunoglobulin shield blood cancer patients from deadly infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two infection-prevention strategies in 900 people with blood cancers like myeloma and leukemia. One group gets an antibiotic (co-trimoxazole) daily, while another receives immunoglobulin infusions every few weeks. The goal is to see which approach better preve…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can a stronger flu shot protect lung transplant patients better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving lung transplant recipients a high-dose flu vaccine for two years in a row provides better protection against the flu than the standard-dose vaccine. About 60 people who already took part in a previous flu vaccine study will be randomly assigned …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Simple antibiotic pill may protect mothers and babies during induced labor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single 2-gram dose of azithromycin before starting labor induction can lower the risk of infections in both the mother and newborn. Researchers plan to enroll 400 pregnant women in their third trimester who are scheduled for labor induction. Half…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:13 UTC
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New study aims to cut antibiotic overuse in children with ear infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two methods to help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for children with ear infections when they aren't needed. One method uses changes to electronic health records and feedback reports for doctors. The other adds a shared decision-making tool that involves …
Sponsor: Intermountain Health Care, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:12 UTC
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New blood tests could speed up disease detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 20,000 adults with conditions like infections, heart disease, or kidney issues. Researchers will use these samples to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests that can deliver results quickly at the point of care. The goal is to make disea…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rapid test could save lives of febrile children in africa
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a rapid triage test (suPAR) can help doctors make better decisions about admitting or discharging children with fever. Over 5,000 children aged 2 months to 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa will be randomly assigned to standard care or standard care plus the …
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New DNA test could uncover hidden eye infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new diagnostic method called metagenomic sequencing to find hidden infections in people with eye inflammation (uveitis). Standard tests often miss the cause. Researchers will analyze fluid from the eye to detect bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. The goal …
Sponsor: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fast new swab test could speed up vaginitis diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test a new diagnostic device called the Nanopath assay, which aims to quickly detect bacteria or yeast causing vaginitis. Up to 1000 women with symptoms like itching or discharge will provide vaginal swab samples, either collected by a clinician or themselves. The…
Sponsor: Nanopath, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New score could help doctors spot fungal pneumonia faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test a clinical prediction score called FUNGAL-P to help doctors identify fungal pneumonia early in adults who come to the hospital with pneumonia. Researchers will analyze medical records from past patients and then test the score on new patients to…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn infection risk detected in hours with Light-Based score
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive tool called the POP-Score to predict infection in newborns within the first 6 hours of life. The score combines light-based measurements of muscle oxygen with routine vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 93 n…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New blood test aims to detect hidden infections in vulnerable patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test called Karius Spectrum can help doctors find infections faster in adults with weakened immune systems (e.g., organ transplant recipients, cancer patients). The test looks for DNA from bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in the blood.…
Sponsor: Karius, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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No more needles or anesthesia: new stool test could detect stomach bug in kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a simple stool test can accurately detect Helicobacter pylori infection in children, avoiding the need for an invasive endoscopy under anesthesia. Researchers will compare the stool test results with standard biopsy results in 188 children aged 16 or you…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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AR goggles could make MRI needle pokes safer for kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an augmented reality (AR) system can help doctors guide needles during MRI scans. The AR system overlays digital information onto the real world, potentially making procedures like biopsies or injections more precise. Researchers will enroll 25 peopl…
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Can an immune booster stop serious infections in blood cancer patients?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding Gamunex-C (an immune globulin) to standard care can prevent serious infections in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. About 49 participants will receive Gamunex-C through an IV every 4 w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Grifols Biologicals, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New stitch technique may cut complications after mastectomy
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using quilting stitches (which attach skin to muscle) with just one drain under the arm works as well as using two drains after mastectomy. The goal is to prevent seroma (fluid buildup), infection, and pain. Sixty women having a modified radical mastectom…
Sponsor: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could probiotics stop preterm birth? new trial investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily oral synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can help women with a history of preterm birth carry their baby longer. About 400 pregnant women will take either the supplement or a placebo from early pregnancy. The goal is to see if the suppl…
Sponsor: Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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A pillow shaped to protect the spine after surgery — a small trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a pillow with a spine-shaped opening in the middle, designed to keep pressure off the surgical wound after back surgery. Standard pillows can rub against the incision, increasing the risk of infection and pain. The study will enroll 10 adults who have had lumbar …
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pump lets kids get antibiotics at home, not hospital
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving antibiotics through a small, portable pump over 24 hours is safe and cost-effective for children with serious bacterial infections. About 150 kids who are stable enough for home care will receive the pump instead of multiple daily hospital injectio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists launch national study to track immune weakness linked to severe COVID
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults in France who have either a genetic defect or autoantibodies that weaken their type I interferon immune response. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data over 1 to 4 years to track infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. The goal…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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150,000 children to be tracked from birth to old age in massive health study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are building a long-term health study of 150,000 children born in Victoria, Australia, and their parents. The study follows participants from birth over their lifetime, collecting data on health, development, and environment through surveys, biosamples, and linked rec…
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive shoulder replacement study tracks 20,000 patients for over a decade
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 20,000 people who have had or will have shoulder replacement surgery to see how well the implants work over at least 10 years. Researchers will measure pain, daily function, and strength using standard shoulder scores. The goal is to better understand the l…
Sponsor: Exactech • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive study to unlock HIV's secrets through blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how HIV infects cells and affects the immune system by collecting blood samples from up to 2,419 adults, both with and without HIV. Researchers will analyze these samples to compare genetic and protein differences. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA sequencing could reveal hidden bacteria in burn wounds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying the bacteria that live in burn wounds and how they relate to patient outcomes. The trial compares standard laboratory cultures with next-generation DNA sequencing to see if the newer method gives a clearer picture of the wound microbiome. Up to 400 adults…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches training study for Hard-to-Diagnose infections and inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 400 people with known or suspected infections or inflammatory diseases that are not covered by other research protocols. The goal is to evaluate patients using standard medical practices, generate new ideas for future studies, and train doctors. No experi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to better handle bioterrorism and outbreak exposures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek answers for rare immune disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Hyper IgE syndrome, a rare immune disorder that causes skin and lung infections. Researchers will follow 600 patients and their relatives over time, examining their health and genetics. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Worldwide infection study aims to unlock secrets of acute illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 1,500 adults hospitalized with acute infections across the globe. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples to better understand how these infections progress, what factors affect recovery, and how to design better clinical …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emergency UTI treatment under review: study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how doctors can improve antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs) after patients leave the emergency department. Researchers will check if adjusting antibiotics based on lab test results reduces the use of strong drugs like fluoroquinolones.…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mail-in sputum tests could simplify infection monitoring for cystic fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adults with cystic fibrosis can collect sputum samples at home and mail them in for infection testing, compared to standard clinic collection. With 150 participants, researchers will compare how well home samples detect bacteria like Pseudomonas aerugi…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Parent's nose bacteria fix a Child's microbiome after antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether transferring nasal bacteria from a parent to a child can restore the child's nasal microbiome after they have been treated with antibiotics for staph bacteria. The study involves 175 children who have had staph in their nose and recently finished an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive asian study aims to create early warning system for child sepsis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 40,000 children under 18 with suspected infections across Asia to develop and validate an early recognition tool for sepsis. Researchers will test the Phoenix Sepsis Score and create a new toolkit (SORT) to help doctors identify sepsis earlier. The goal is …
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aging immune system under the microscope: study seeks clues to infection risk in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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La reunion health survey aims to uncover hidden disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how common heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and infections like dengue and COVID-19 are among adults in La Reunion. Researchers will also look at possible risk factors, including gut bacteria, genetics, and social conditions. Participants provide blood, DNA, …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunting the genes that make severe infections worse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why only some people develop severe infections from common germs. Researchers will analyze blood and skin samples from 2,000 participants with rare, serious infections to find genetic differences that may weaken immune defenses. The goal is to identify spe…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study tracks bacteria as teeth vanish and implants arrive
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the types of bacteria in the mouth change in people with severe gum disease as they go from having some teeth left to having no teeth, and then after getting dental implants. Researchers will collect microbial samples and analyze DNA to see if different im…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New french TB study aims to improve treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 2000 adults in France who are starting treatment for tuberculosis. Researchers will collect health data and samples like blood, urine, and breath over two years to see how well treatments work. The goal is to learn more about TB care and build a biobank for…
Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up sepsis diagnosis in ER
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called In-Dx to quickly identify infections and antibiotic resistance in emergency patients with suspected sepsis. Researchers will compare the device's results to standard lab cultures using stored samples from 2,500 patients. …
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New risk model could help predict superbug infections in ICUs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a risk prediction model for MDRGNB, a type of drug-resistant infection, in 1,000 ICU patients across multiple hospitals. Researchers will check how well the model predicts who gets infected, using data collected within 48 hours of ICU admission. The goal is …
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study monitors infection risks in blood cancer patients on bispecific antibodies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 350 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or multiple myeloma who are being treated with bispecific antibodies. Researchers will track how often infections occur, how severe they are, and what factors raise infection risk. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Infanta Leonor University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Groundwork laid for lifesaving GBS vaccine trials in africa
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study prepares medical sites in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Uganda for future trials of a vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a leading cause of serious infections in newborns. Researchers will track pregnancy and infant health data and monitor GBS cases in babie…
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of respiratory infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and saliva samples from 2000 adults who come to the emergency room with a suspected respiratory infection. Researchers will use these samples to better understand how the body responds to infections and to find new ways to diagnose and treat them.…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Researchers Double-Check drug measurement methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks whether lab tests that measure drug levels in body fluids are accurate and reliable. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and other samples from 100 adults who are taking certain medicines (like antibiotics, antivirals, birth control, or erectile dysfunction d…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New project aims to speed up treatment for heart device infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis project works to improve how doctors diagnose and treat infections in people with heart devices like pacemakers. It brings together teams of specialists to follow best-practice guidelines. The goal is to identify infections faster and start the right treatment sooner. About …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shower or wait? new study tests safety of early showering after breast reconstruction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether showering 48 hours after breast reconstruction surgery, while drain tubes are still in place, raises the chance of infection. It will follow 100 women for 90 days to check for infections and how showering affects their quality of life. The goal is to h…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a smartwatch stop sepsis? new study tests home monitoring to keep patients out of the hospital
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether patients with serious infections who are at risk for sepsis can be safely monitored at home using wearable devices and a smartphone app. About 120 adults will take part, and the goal is to see if this approach can reduce hospital visits while still catchi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden kidney disease in rural africa
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track 1,200 adults in semi-rural Tanzania to find out how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and what factors increase the risk. Participants will have blood and urine tests at the start, after 90 days, and again after one year. The goal is to create better wa…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could your mouth bacteria predict a stroke?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether bacteria in your mouth can influence the buildup of fatty plaques in the neck arteries that supply blood to the brain. Researchers will collect samples from 200 adults having surgery to remove these plaques and compare the bacteria found in the mouth, …
Sponsor: Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny probe could give doctors a window into infant brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Singapore tests new hospital model to cut stays for acutely ill seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new way of organizing hospital care, called an Acute Medical Unit, can help older adults with sudden illnesses like infections or COPD get better faster and spend fewer days in the hospital. Researchers will compare 220 patients who receive this new …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Blood markers could spot sepsis risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New study tracks hidden infections in migrants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common certain infections are among 250 asylum seekers living in reception centers in Italy. Participants must be adults who arrived in Italy between 2 and 36 months ago. The goal is to better understand infection rates to improve health screening and care…
Sponsor: IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study aims to spot warning signs of deadly infections in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 3,000 children hospitalized with severe bacterial infections to understand what makes them so dangerous. Researchers will collect data on the bacteria, the children's health, and the care they receive. The goal is to find risk factors and early warning sign…
Sponsor: Association Clinique Thérapeutique Infantile du val de Marne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study aims to perfect antibiotic dosing for sickest kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind eye inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic mutations or variations linked to uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,500 patients with uveitis (including infectious types) and analyze their DNA. The goal is to better understand what causes the …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Awe-Inspiring nature game may boost vaccination and Mask-Wearing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether experiencing awe—through a simple online game featuring nature images—can increase people's willingness to engage in prosocial behaviors like getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and social distancing to prevent infectious diseases. Researchers will recr…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Gut check: new study probes how hepatitis drug changes your microbiome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug bulevirtide changes gut bacteria and bile acids in people with hepatitis delta (a serious liver infection). Researchers will follow 20 patients for 48 weeks, collecting stool and blood samples to see how these changes relate to liver health. The g…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Donor milk may fix C-Section Babies' gut bacteria
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether donor breast milk can help restore healthy gut bacteria in full-term babies born by C-section who need extra feeding. About 90 mothers and their infants will take part, with some babies getting donor milk and others getting formula. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study tracks antifungal drug in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to map childhood infections in chinese ICUs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Hospital biobank aims to Fast-Track rapid tests for future outbreaks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of leftover blood, urine, and other samples from 800 hospitalized patients. The samples will be stored with medical data to help researchers develop and evaluate rapid diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases and biological threa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which antibiotic combo is kinder to kidneys? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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High-Dose favipiravir safety trial launches in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 study is testing whether high doses of the antiviral drug favipiravir are safe and tolerable in healthy volunteers. About 39 participants will receive either favipiravir or a placebo for 14 days, with doses increasing in three groups. Researchers will also measure dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New immune score aims to predict infections in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a personalized immune score to predict severe infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as transplant recipients. Researchers will measure different immune cells and virus-specific responses in 150 adult and pediatric patients before or one …
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Deadly bacteria in preemies: scientists hunt for clues in DNA
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare but often deadly infection caused by Bacillus cereus bacteria in premature newborns. Researchers will analyze the DNA of 40 bacterial samples from infected babies in French hospitals to see which genetic features make some strains more dangerous. The go…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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PrEP Users' gut bacteria under the microscope: antibiotic resistance alert
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut of 200 people who take PrEP (HIV prevention pills). Researchers will collect rectal swabs during routine STI testing and analyze the bacteria for resistance. The goal is to understand how common resistance is in …
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists swab eyes to map the 'Microbiome' of healthy and diseased eyes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the natural bacteria living on the surface of the eye in both healthy people and those with certain eye conditions. Researchers will collect eye swabs from 500 adults in middle Tennessee to build a database of what a normal eye microbiome looks like.…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New safety bundle aims to slash maternal sepsis deaths
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to reduce deaths from maternal sepsis, a leading cause of death in new mothers in the U.S. Researchers will create and test a safety bundle in four hospitals, involving over 33,000 birthing people. The goal is to see if the bundle helps diagnose and treat sepsis f…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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10,000 people tested: Cambodia's massive disease hunt begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using changes in procalcitonin levels over time (kinetics) is better than a single measurement for deciding when to start antibiotics in critically ill patients with suspected infection. About 250 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to one of two …
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New blood test could spot sepsis faster, saving lives and antibiotics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a protein called vasorin (Vasn) in the blood can help doctors quickly tell the difference between septic shock (caused by infection) and other types of shock (like after heart surgery). Currently, the best test for this is not always accurate. The…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Mouthwash showdown: listerine vs. lumineux – which changes your microbiome?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how two over-the-counter mouthwashes (Listerine and Lumineux Oral Essentials) affect bacteria and three common viruses in the mouth and gut. Two hundred healthy adults aged 18-25 will rinse twice daily with one of the mouthwashes or water for about six months.…
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Heart pump secrets could predict complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at data from the HeartMate 3 heart pump to see if it can help predict problems like bleeding, infection, or frailty in people with advanced heart failure. Researchers will track 150 adults getting the pump and compare pump alarms and readings to their health over…
Sponsor: International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brazilian ICUs test simple training to cut antibiotic overuse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an educational program can help doctors in intensive care units (ICUs) use fewer antibiotics. The program includes training sessions and feedback based on the latest guidelines. Researchers will compare antibiotic use in ICUs before and after the program,…
Sponsor: Hospital Sirio-Libanes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New antibiotic candidate BWC0977 enters first human safety trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety and how the body handles a new antibiotic called BWC0977. It involves 48 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 who will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV. The goal is to find safe doses for future studies targeting drug-resistant bacterial …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bugworks Research Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Smartwatches could predict infections in children fighting cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable devices (like smartwatches) can help catch infections early in children receiving cancer treatment. About 150 kids aged 5-18 will wear a device for 4 weeks to track heart rate, activity, and other health signs. The goal is to build a compute…
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Sweat sensors could replace needles for drug monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Pandemic's hidden toll: study probes lasting changes in sleep, exercise, and blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Indiana University looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed people's physical activity, sleep, diet, blood pressure, and mental stress. Researchers will track 100 adults aged 18-75 using wearable devices, fitness tests, blood samples, and blood pressure…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study aims to spot sepsis faster in ERs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…
Sponsor: Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Location Academic Medical Center (AMC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Antibiotic lung penetration study launches in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial in 16 healthy adults in China measures how much of the intravenous antibiotic Meropenem-Pralubactam gets into lung fluids and cells. Researchers aim to find the drug's concentration in plasma, epithelial lining fluid, and alveolar macrophages after four dos…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive registry launched to see if Blood-Filtering device helps sickest patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is tracking 3,000 critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb blood-filtering device in real-world intensive care settings. The goal is to collect data on how the device is used and whether it relates to patient survival. It covers many conditions like sepsis, …
Sponsor: CytoSorbents, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC