Swab test could spot ICU patients safe from superbugs
NCT ID NCT07345923
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a rectal swab can predict which intensive care patients will get infections from drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers will test 1,000 adults in French ICUs to see how often a negative swab correctly rules out future infection. The goal is to help doctors avoid unnecessary antibiotics in low-risk patients.
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 help doctors quickly identify ICU patients at low risk of resistant infections, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures prediction accuracy, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France