New rapid test could help ICU doctors pick the right antibiotic hours faster

NCT ID NCT07202377

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new rapid diagnostic system that can tell doctors which antibiotic will work against a blood infection in 4-6 hours, instead of the usual 18-24 hours. Researchers want to see if this faster information helps ICU doctors change to a better antibiotic sooner. The trial will include 200 adult ICU patients with Gram-negative bloodstream infections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: SPECIFIC REVEAL® Rapid AST system (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that faster lab results help doctors pick the right antibiotic sooner, potentially improving patient outcomes in the ICU.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 200 patients, so results may not apply to all hospitals. The test itself is new and may not always be accurate or available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis gram-negative bacterial infections

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GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTEREMIA INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS

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