Which antibiotic strategy saves more lives from enterococcus blood infection?
NCT ID NCT07299539
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 700 adults with Enterococcus faecalis bloodstream infection, a condition with a 15-25% death rate. Researchers compare patients who received one antibiotic versus a combination of antibiotics to see which approach reduces deaths and complications. The goal is to provide clear guidance for doctors treating this infection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- antibiotic therapy (monotherapy vs combination therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could clarify the best antibiotic approach for a serious bloodstream infection, potentially lowering death rates and preventing heart complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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