INFECTIONS

This 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…

This early-phase study tests whether Mozobil, a drug already used to boost stem cells for transplants, can safely raise white blood cell counts in people with WHIMS. WHIMS is a rare genetic condition that traps infection-fighting cells in the bone marrow, leading to frequent infe…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study reviews medical records of 350 adults who had surgery for esophageal cancer in France between 2017 and 2024. Researchers want to understand how often infections happen after surgery, what causes them, and how they affect recovery. The goal is to find ways to prevent th…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…