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Compares treatment options for Staphylococcus Aureus
Official title Echocardiography Versus no Echocardiography in S. Aureus Bacteraemia and VIRSTA Score < 3
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06457386
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequent cause of both healthcare-associated and community-acquired bloodstream infections worldwide. Infective endocarditis (IE) has been detected in 5-17% of cases and is a determinant of poor prognosis.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Volunteers over 18 years of age;
- Hospitalized with at least one blood culture positive for Staphylococcus aureus;
- At the time of inclusion, negative control blood culture performed 48 hours after the first Staphylococcus aureus blood culture collection;
- VIRSTA score \< 3;
You likely can't join if
- Patient with catheter colonization without SAB, defined as positive blood cultures only through vascular access device specimen;
- Patient referred to the hospital for the management of IE;
- Contra indication to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE);
- Echocardiography already performed before inclusion (TTE or TEE) for the current SAB;
- Pregnancy;
- Patient under guardianship or trusteeship.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Volunteers over 18 years of age;
- Hospitalized with at least one blood culture positive for Staphylococcus aureus;
- At the time of inclusion, negative control blood culture performed 48 hours after the first Staphylococcus aureus blood culture collection;
- VIRSTA score \< 3;
- Patient with catheter colonization without SAB, defined as positive blood cultures only through vascular access device specimen;
- Patient referred to the hospital for the management of IE;
- Contra indication to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE);
- Echocardiography already performed before inclusion (TTE or TEE) for the current SAB;
- Pregnancy;
- Patient under guardianship or trusteeship.
- Absence of written informed consent from the patient
- No affiliation to social security (beneficiary or assignee)
- Subject already involved in another treatment clinical research for which echocardiography must be done"
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Paris, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Paris, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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