New spinal fluid test may spot brain infections faster

NCT ID NCT06482463

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether measuring a substance called D-lactate in spinal fluid can help doctors diagnose meningitis (a brain infection) in patients who have a brain drain (ventriculostomy). About 185 adults with suspected meningitis will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if D-lactate is more accurate than current tests, which could lead to faster and better treatment.

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Toulouse Hospital
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Toulouse, France

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Conditions

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bacterial meningitis nosocomial infection

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NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION