INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

This study compares two dental imaging methods—standard panoramic X-ray and 3D cone beam CT—in 170 people hospitalized for infective endocarditis, a rare but life-threatening heart valve infection. The goal is to see if the 3D scan detects more hidden mouth infections that might …

This study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using gallium-68 citrate can better diagnose infections in artificial heart valves. About 40 adults with suspected valve infections will receive the scan, and results will be compared to standard diagnostic criteria after 3 mont…

This study looks at how people's health changes after a serious heart infection called infective endocarditis. It will test whether a 12-week exercise program, done twice a week with a physiotherapist, can improve physical fitness and quality of life. About 50 participants will f…

This study is creating a large database of people with infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection. Researchers will collect information from 5,000 participants across France to understand the disease, its risk factors, and how it is treated. The goal is to improve future c…

This study looks at how the body processes antibiotics in 150 people with a serious heart infection called endocarditis. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and use that data to create a model that predicts the best dose for each patient. The goal is to make sure ev…

This study looks at whether people with a staph bloodstream infection who have a low VIRSTA score (under 3) can safely skip a heart ultrasound. The VIRSTA score helps predict the risk of a serious heart infection called infective endocarditis. About 700 adults will be randomly as…

This study is following 700 people hospitalized with infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection. Researchers are collecting data to better understand the disease and its complications, such as strokes. The goal is to improve future treatment guidelines and patient outcomes.…

This study is creating a large registry and biobank of 10,000 adults with various infections, such as bloodstream, heart, or bone infections. Researchers will track their symptoms, lab results, and treatments over time, and store biological samples for future research. The goal i…