Massive french study aims to unlock secrets of heart infection

NCT ID NCT03272724

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is creating a large national database of infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection. Researchers will collect information from 5,000 patients across France to understand the disease's causes, risk factors, and how it is currently treated. The goal is to improve future care by analyzing real-world data, not by testing a new drug or procedure.

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 observatory could provide a clearer picture of infective endocarditis, helping doctors improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a clinical trial testing a new treatment. It collects data only, so it won't directly change patient care. Results depend on the quality and completeness of data from participating centers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocarditis infective endocarditis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

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RECRUITING

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France

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