Quick vaginal swab could prevent deadly newborn infections

NCT ID NCT03371056

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a new rapid test that uses a vaginal swab to find germs and infection markers that can cause serious infections in newborns. Over 2,500 pregnant women took part. The goal was to see if this test could help doctors prevent infections in babies more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Bichat

    Paris, 75018, France

  • Hopital Louis Mourier

    Colombes, 92700, France

  • Hôpital Cochin

    Paris, 75014, France

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