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Deadly bacteria in preemies: scientists hunt for clues in DNA

NCT ID NCT06973174

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 goal is to understand why some babies die and others survive, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors identify which bacterial strains are most dangerous and improve treatment for infected premature babies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 40 babies, so findings may not apply to all hospitals or countries. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections infectious disease infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFECTIONS SEPSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AP-HM Marseille

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, France

  • AP-HP Hôpital Robert Debré

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • CHRU de Strasbourg

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, France

  • CHU NICE

    RECRUITING

    Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France

  • CHU Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

  • CHU Nîmes

    RECRUITING

    Nîmes, France

  • CHU Rennes

    RECRUITING

    Rennes, France

  • CHU Toulouse

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, France

  • CHU de Poitiers

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France

  • CHU de Tours

    RECRUITING

    Tours, France

  • CHU lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, France

  • Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • Hôpital Cochin

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

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