Simple blood test could save babies from unnecessary antibiotics
NCT ID NCT06618989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a new blood test that looks at markers on white blood cells to tell if a feverish baby under 3 months has a serious bacterial infection. Researchers will collect an extra small blood sample from 180 infants in the emergency department. The goal is to see if this test can accurately predict infection, helping doctors decide who truly needs antibiotics and who can go home safely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Blood test measuring leukocyte cell surface markers
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could help doctors quickly identify which febrile infants need antibiotics and which do not, reducing unnecessary hospital stays and treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 180 infants, so results may not be definitive. The test is still experimental and may not work as well in real-world settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sorbonne University, pediatric emergency department, Trousseau hospital
RECRUITINGParis, France, 75012, France
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hospitalpediatric emergency department, Trousseau hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, 75012, France