Scientists hunt for bacterial toxins behind life-threatening infections
NCT ID NCT02026895
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 82 adults infected with Staphylococcus lugdunensis bacteria to find which toxins (harmful substances) the bacteria produce that lead to serious illnesses like blood infections or heart valve infections. Researchers compared samples from patients with different infection types to identify specific bacterial toxins. The goal is to better understand why this bacteria can be dangerous, which may help improve future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Dec 2013
- Finished
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Feb 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or more * Signed informed consent form * Proved infection by Staphylococcus lugdunensis: bacteremia, urine tract infection, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, skin and soft tissue infection, deep infection. Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Contamination by Staphylococcus lugdunensis
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital
Strasbourg, 67091, France
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