Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Descriptive study of severe infections treated with phage therapy

Official title: Non Interventional Retrospective and Prospective Single Center Descriptive Study of Severe Infections Treated With Phage Therapy at the Hospices Civils de Lyon (PHAGEinLYON Clinic Cohort Study).

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06185920 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well phage therapy works for people with severe infections by gathering information from 250 patients treated at a hospital in Lyon.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2023
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2033
Study endsFebruary 1, 2034
Registry record updatedDecember 29, 2023
Trial IDNCT06185920 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with severe infections who have received bacteriophage treatment at the Hospices Civils de Lyon.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been treated with bacteriophage therapy or who oppose participation in the study will not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The PHAGEinLYON Clinic cohort study is an observational study that examines patients with severe infections who have been treated with bacteriophage therapy at the Hospices Civils de Lyon from 2015 to 2033. This study includes both retrospective and prospective data collection, aiming to describe the characteristics and outcomes of these severe infections. A total of 250 patients will be enrolled to provide a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness and application of phage therapy in this context.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of phage therapy as a treatment option for severe infections, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While phage therapy is a novel approach, there have been limited studies showing success in similar contexts, making this study particularly significant.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with severe infection treated with bacteriophage in the Hospices Civils de Lyon from 01/01/2015 to 01/01/2033
* PHAGEinLYON Clinic cohort study information notice provided to the patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* Opposition of trial participant

Where it's running

  • Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the Croix Rousse Hospital of the Civil Hospitals of Lyon
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.