New 15-Minute test could stop superbug outbreaks in hospitals

NCT ID NCT07253311

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates a rapid diagnostic test that can detect Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, in about 15 minutes. Researchers will compare the test's accuracy against standard lab methods using samples from 554 patients. The goal is to help hospitals quickly identify and contain this dangerous infection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NG-Test® C.auris rapid diagnostic test (immunochromatography kit)

What this could lead to

If successful, this test could allow hospitals to detect Candida auris in about 15 minutes, helping to quickly isolate infected patients and prevent outbreaks.

What could go wrong

This is a diagnostic accuracy study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be as accurate in real-world settings as in the lab, and it does not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic disease Candida auris infection candidiasis Infections nosocomial infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Attikon University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Greece