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Simple new device could speed up blood infection diagnosis in africa

NCT ID NCT05722184

Diagnosis Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new, portable blood culture system called BactInsight in hospitals in Benin and Burkina Faso. The system uses a battery-powered device to detect bacteria in blood samples faster than current manual methods. Researchers compared it to standard lab tests in over 1,700 patients with suspected bloodstream infections. If it works well, it could help doctors diagnose infections more quickly and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
BactInsight blood culture system (a portable device and special bottles to detect bacteria in blood)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a cheap, easy-to-use tool for diagnosing bloodstream infections in low-resource areas, helping doctors give the right antibiotics sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic accuracy study, not a treatment trial. The device may not perform as well as automated systems in all settings, and results may not apply outside West Africa.

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Study facts

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Participants

1,724 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients older then 15 years old presenting themselves with indications for blood culture sampling and for whom collection of a blood culture sample is part of standard clinical practice.

Ages

15 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * With indications for blood culture sampling and for whom collection of a blood culture sample is part of standard clinical practice * Willing and able to provide written informed consent (assent for minors) Exclusion Criteria: * none

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Conditions

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bacterial infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bacterial infections

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre National Hospitalier et Universitaire Hubert Koutoukou MAGA

    Cotonou, Benin

  • Hôpital Saint Jean de Dieu de Boko

    Boko, Benin

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