Blood test may speed up deadly fungal infection diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07272915

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at a blood test called Beta-D-glucan (BDG) to see how well it detects invasive fungal infections in people with weak immune systems. Researchers tested 280 patients and checked if two positive results within 15 days confirmed an infection. The goal is to help doctors diagnose faster and start treatment sooner.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Beta-D-glucan (BDG) blood test

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve how quickly and accurately doctors diagnose serious fungal infections, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study analyzing past data, not a new treatment. The test may still produce false positives or negatives, and results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

candidemia disseminated candidiasis fatal familial insomnia invasive aspergillosis pneumocystosis pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU Nancy

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54500, France