INFECTIONS

This study follows about 338 healthy pregnant women in Denmark and South Africa who previously received the GBS-NN/NN2 vaccine. Researchers want to see if the immune protection lasts and if a booster dose during a new pregnancy is safe and effective. The goal is to help prevent s…

This study tests whether bevacizumab, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth, can reduce how often people with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) need surgery to clear wart-like growths from their airways. About 21 adults who need at least two surgeries per year will rece…

This study looks at 800 children with mild open fractures to see how much antibiotic is needed to prevent infections. Some kids get one dose, some get 24 hours, and some get 24 hours plus five days of pills. The goal is to find the best balance between preventing infection and av…

This study looks at whether treating patients at home for conditions like infections, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD can lead to better health outcomes and satisfaction compared to traditional hospital stays. Nearly 10,000 adults will receive hospital-level care at home, inclu…

This study is watching how infections like COVID-19 spread among people and between people and their pets in the Canton of Bern. Over 2,000 participants are providing samples and answering questions to help researchers understand social and environmental factors that affect disea…

This study aimed to see if an artificial intelligence system could predict sepsis—a serious infection—in people recovering from abdominal surgery. Researchers planned to use wearable sensors and hospital data to spot early warning signs. However, the study was withdrawn before en…

This study looks at whether taking vitamin D and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements can lower the risk of infections like colds, flu, and urinary tract infections in healthy adults. It also measures a protein called hCAP18, which is part of the body's natural defense against germs. O…

This study looks at 400,000 people who gave birth between 2014 and 2021 to find better ways to predict and prevent maternal sepsis, a leading cause of death in new mothers. The goal is to understand how social factors like race, poverty, and community affect risk, especially for …

This study aims to understand how the immune system responds to a second infection with a mild bird flu virus (H10N7). Healthy adults who were infected with H10N7 in a previous study will be infected again and monitored closely in the hospital for 9 days. The goal is to learn mor…

This study tests a new digital platform that helps doctors and nurses share important patient information when a person is moved from one hospital to another. About 1,000 adults being transferred to a major hospital will take part. The goal is to see if better information sharing…

This study tests whether infant formula with added bio-active ingredients helps healthy babies grow well and have fewer infections compared to standard formula. About 456 full-term, healthy infants will be enrolled and followed for several months. Parents will report any infectio…

This study looks at how social factors like poverty and race affect care for mothers with sepsis, a leading cause of death after childbirth in the U.S. Researchers will interview 200 Spanish- or English-speaking women who recently gave birth and had infection warning signs, plus …