Immune clues in severe RSV: what makes some babies sicker?

NCT ID NCT07698769

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at the immune system's response in infants aged 6 months or younger who are hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis. Researchers will collect nasal swabs and blood samples to measure immune markers like interferons and cytokines. The goal is to understand why some babies develop severe illness, which could inform future prevention or treatment strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify immune markers that predict severe RSV, guiding future treatments or vaccines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small sample size (110 infants), so findings may not apply to all children or lead directly to new therapies.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 110 people

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Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Among children aged 6 months or younger included in the ENVIE study, the ENVIE\_ancillaire study will be offered to those with RSV infection or to the control group.

Ages

0 to 6 months

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Written consent to take part in the study * Registered with a social security scheme Cases: * Children aged 6 months or under included in the ENVIE study. Treated for bronchiolitis caused by RSV * Admitted to hospital following a visit to the paediatric A\&E department Control group: Children aged 6 months or under included in the ENVIE study. Admitted to a standard ward or a Short-Stay Unit, or having attended the paediatric A\&E department For one of the following reasons: * Febrile urinary tract infection, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Acute gastroenteritis, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Infant colic without fever, without ENT or acute respiratory condition * Weight stagnation or feeding difficulties without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Neonatal jaundice without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Unexplained crying without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Head injury, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Admitted for acute surgical conditions, without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Nappy rash, without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms * Fracture, without fever, without acute ENT or respiratory symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate by the legal representative * Administration of palivizumab * Maternal vaccination against RSV.

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Locations

  • CHI Créteil

    RECRUITING

    Créteil, France

  • CHU Necker

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • CHU Robert-Debré

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France