Tiny study sheds light on rare bacillus infections
NCT ID NCT03377530
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 11 patients with severe infections caused by Bacillus bacteria, a germ that usually only harms people with weak immune systems. Researchers collected data to understand how patients get infected and what makes the infection dangerous. The goal is to find ways to prevent these serious infections in the future.
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 point to better ways to prevent dangerous Bacillus infections in people with weak immune systems, like preterm infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, observational study (11 patients) that only describes past cases. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly lead to new therapies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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11 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2008
- Finished
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Aug 2016
- 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
Newborns infected with Bacillus Species.
- Ages
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Up to 28 days
- 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: * cases of Bacillus Species sepsis * cases of Bacillus species meningitis * with significant change in clinical status * Bacillus Species is the only organism isolated Exclusion Criteria: * Bacillus Species isolated with other organisms and Bacillus Species without clinical change were considered to be contaminants
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital NOVO
Cergy-Pontoise, 95300, France
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