Can we predict superbug evolution in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07744321
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows intensive care unit (ICU) patients over at least 28 days to see how two types of bacteria—Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae—change and evolve in their gut. By analyzing weekly stool samples, researchers hope to understand how these bacteria become more dangerous or resistant to drugs over time. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help hospitals better detect and prevent infections in critically ill patients.
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 improve how hospitals detect and track dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria in intensive care patients, potentially leading to better infection control strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test a treatment, so it won't directly change patient care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Caen University Hospital
RECRUITINGCaen, France
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