New DNA blood test could speed up heart infection diagnosis
NCT ID NCT06309680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new blood test that looks for bacterial DNA to quickly identify the germ causing infective endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection. Current methods take up to 5 days, delaying the right antibiotics. The study will enroll 200 adults with suspected endocarditis and compare the new test's accuracy to standard blood cultures.
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St Bartholomew's Hospital. West Smithfield
London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
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