Cystic fibrosis study targets hidden bacterial threat
NCT ID NCT06371261
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different types of Achromobacter bacteria affect the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis on Réunion Island. Researchers will analyze sputum samples from 17 patients to see if certain species cause more lung infections or lead to worse outcomes. The goal is to better understand which bacteria are most harmful, so doctors can improve treatment and prevent the spread of dangerous strains.
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 identify which Achromobacter species are most dangerous, leading to better infection control and treatment strategies for cystic fibrosis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 17 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment, so direct patient benefit is not guaranteed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Cohort of cystic fibrosis patients from Reunion island with Achromobacter spp colonisation
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Minor or major cystic fibrosis patients * Patients with at least one sputum cytobacteriological test positive for Achromobacter spp. during the inclusion period. * Patients living in La Réunion island. * Patients for whom a non-opposition was obtained orally (if applicable from both one of the child's legal guardians and the child him/herself) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without cystic fibrosis. * Patients with cystic fibrosis but no Achromobacter-positive ECBC during the study inclusion period
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU la Réunion North
Saint-Denis, Reunion
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CHU la Réunion South
Saint-Pierre, Reunion
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