Institut Pasteur
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Pasteur, explained in plain language.
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Vitamin c levels linked to childhood diarrhea in global study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether low vitamin C levels make children aged 2 to 5 more likely to get diarrhea. Researchers compared vitamin C in the blood of children with diarrhea to healthy children of the same age and sex in France, Africa, and South America. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:10 UTC
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Snake bite antivenom put to the test in Real-World african clinics
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how safe and effective a specific snake bite antivenom (Inoserp Pan-Africa) is when used in real hospitals in Cameroon. Researchers watched 474 patients over age 5 for side effects within 2 hours and checked if the antivenom stopped the venom's effects up to …
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:59 UTC
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Scientists probe nose cells to unravel COVID smell loss mystery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell. Researchers compared cells from the noses of 26 people—some with COVID-19 and some without—to look for differences in smell-related cells and immune responses. The goal was to uncover the biologi…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC