Institut Pasteur
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Pasteur, explained in plain language.
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Real-World test of snake bite antivenom shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a snake bite antivenom works and how safe it is when used in real hospitals in Cameroon. Over 470 patients who were bitten by snakes took part. The main goal was to see if the antivenom caused any serious side effects within the first two hours after…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:47 UTC
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Scientists probe nose cells to unlock COVID smell loss mystery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell. Researchers compared cells from the noses of 26 people with and without COVID-19. They looked for differences in smell-related cells and immune responses. The goal was to learn more about the dis…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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Vitamin c levels linked to childhood diarrhea in global study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether low vitamin C levels make children aged 2 to 5 more likely to get diarrhea. Researchers compared vitamin C in the blood of children with diarrhea to healthy children of the same age and sex. The goal is to understand if vitamin C deficiency is a risk …
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC