Bacillus cereus invasive infections in preterm newborns in France
Official title: Bacillus Cereus Invasive Infections in Preterm Neonates Hospitalized in French Hospitals
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT06973174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will use whole-genome sequencing on bacteria from preterm babies with Bacillus cereus infections to see if certain species or genes are linked to worse outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 143 Days |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other |
| Locations | 13 sites (Nice, Alpes Maritimes and 12 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2010 |
| Main results expected | July 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06973174 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Preterm newborns (born before 37 weeks) with invasive Bacillus cereus infection confirmed by isolation of the organism from blood or cerebrospinal fluid are the ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Full-term infants, patients without invasive B. cereus infection, or cases where only colonization (not bloodstream/CSF infection) is present are unlikely to benefit from this project.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational project sequences the genomes of Bacillus cereus group strains isolated from invasive infections in preterm neonates hospitalized in France. The team performed whole-genome sequencing on 40 clinical isolates and screened for known virulence genes. Clinical data from the affected neonates were collected and combined with genomic findings to look for factors associated with death or severe disease. The goal is to provide accurate species-level identification and a virulome profile of strains involved in these infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could improve identification of dangerous strains, inform infection control, and help guide clinical responses to reduce mortality in preterm infants.
How similar studies have gone: Whole-genome sequencing has been increasingly used in recent reports to classify Bacillus cereus isolates and identify virulence genes, but links between specific species/virulomes and neonatal outcomes remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Premature newborn (i.e born before 37 last menstrual periods) with invasive infection caused by B. cereus (strains isolated from blood culture and cerebrsopinal fluid) Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Chu Nice
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France Recruiting -
CHU lille
Lille, France Recruiting -
AP-HM Marseille
Marseille, France Recruiting -
CHU Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting -
CHU Nîmes
Nîmes, France Recruiting -
AP-HP Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, France Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
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Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Cochin
Paris, France Recruiting -
CHU de Poitiers
Poitiers, France Recruiting -
CHU Rennes
Rennes, France Recruiting -
CHRU de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France Recruiting -
CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
CHU de Tours
Tours, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Raymond Ruimy
- Email: ruimy.r@chu-nice.fr
- Phone: 04.92.03.62.20
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.