CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Performance of a New Rapid Bacteremia Test in the Intensive Care Patient

France110 participantsStarted 2024-05-13

Plain-language summary

Sepsis is a serious health problem with a very high mortality in the ICU. The most important treatment for sepsis is the fastest possible antibiotic therapy. The identification of the pathogen responsible for sepsis is essential to propose an appropriate antibiotic treatment. However, the diagnosis of bacteremia by blood culture requires an average delay of 48 to 72 hours. The new test proposed by OCEAN Dx makes it possible to identify a bacteremia in a few hours. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the performance of the rapid identification test for bacteremia proposed by OCEAN Dx compared to a classic diagnostic strategy using blood cultures.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) with a suspected or documented infection requiring blood cultures. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under 18 years of age * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Patient of legal age, under guardianship or deprived of liberty * Not affiliated to a social security regime or not benefiting from such a regime.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Comparison between OCEAN test and gold standard

Timeframe: 1 month after inclusion day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06241248

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-10

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