New rapid test could help fight superbugs in veterans

NCT ID NCT02060513

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Connie Price Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested a new rapid diagnostic tool to quickly identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wounded warriors and veterans. Over 2,200 participants provided samples from blood, lungs, or skin. The goal was to see if the test could accurately detect resistant bacteria faster than standard lab methods, helping doctors choose the right antibiotic sooner.

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 rapid test could help doctors choose the right antibiotic faster, reducing ineffective treatments and slowing antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong: This is a diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The test's accuracy may not be high enough in real-world settings, and it does not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections infectious disease nosocomial infection skin disease caused by bacterial infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION INFECTION INFECTION DUE TO RESISTANT BACTERIA SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Denver Health Medical Center

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Denver Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System

Denver, Colorado, 80220, United States
Washington Hospital Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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