Blood test could sniff out fatal fungus before It's too late

NCT ID NCT05406037

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection with a high death rate, and early treatment is critical. This study is testing a new blood test that looks for a unique sugar marker from the fungus. Researchers will compare results from 100 people—those with the infection, those at high risk, and those with other fungal infections—to see if the test can accurately diagnose mucormycosis.

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 could lead to a faster, more accurate diagnostic test for mucormycosis, helping doctors start treatment sooner and potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so the test may not prove accurate enough or may not work in all patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Invasive Fungal Infections Zygomycosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Hospital of Lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59000, France

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