Scientists hunt for immune clues to stop fungal infections in burn victims
NCT ID NCT06828458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is looking at 327 adults with severe burns to understand why some develop invasive fungal infections while others do not. Researchers will collect blood and skin samples over several weeks to study the immune response. The goal is to uncover immune factors that could lead to better prevention or treatment of these serious infections.
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 identify immune factors that protect against fungal infections, pointing toward new ways to prevent or treat them in vulnerable patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any drug or therapy, so any benefits are far off and uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 327 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2030
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
Adult patients with burn injury
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: Burn patients * Adult patients ≥ 18 years old * Admission \< 4 days following burn injury * Total burn surface Area ≥ 15% * Non opposition of the patient or his/her relatives to the research * Affiliation to social security or any health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Opposition of the patient or his/her relatives * Decision not to resuscitate or to limit or stop active therapies
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Saint Louis AP-HP
RECRUITINGParis, France
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