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Rare botulism cases reviewed to improve ICU care

NCT ID NCT03658902

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviews the medical records of people who were hospitalized in French intensive care units (ICUs) for severe botulism poisoning. Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that can paralyze muscles. The goal is to describe what happened to these patients, what treatments they received, and how they fared, in order to give doctors a clearer picture of modern botulism care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and treat severe botulism, potentially improving survival and care in intensive care units.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study that only looks at past records, so it cannot prove what treatments work best. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2000

Finished

Aug 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All patients 15 years of age or older with a clinical diagnosis of botulism.

Ages

15 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of botulism * Admission in an intensive care or high dependancy unit Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

botulism poisoning

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Botulism; poisoning

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Le Mans

    Le Mans, 72000, France