Liver tissue models could unlock secrets of deadly infections
NCT ID NCT05255042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study used leftover liver tissue from 36 adults who had surgery to create lab models of early infection. Researchers want to learn how bacteria and viruses first take hold in the liver, which could lead to new ways to prevent or treat serious bloodstream infections. The study did not test any drugs or treatments on people.
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 research could lead to better lab models for studying how infections start in the liver, helping develop new treatments for serious infections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed tissue study, not a clinical trial testing a treatment in patients. The models may not fully replicate human infection, and findings may not translate to real-world therapies.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UHL NHS Trust - Leicester General Hospital
Leicester, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom