Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Observing the safety of phage therapy for serious infections

Official title: Phage Safety Cohort Study

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04650607 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing the safety of using phage therapy to treat serious infections, especially in people with prosthetic joints, by looking at any side effects that might happen.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 9, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 9, 2023
Study endsMay 9, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 13, 2023
Trial IDNCT04650607 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with serious infections being treated with phage therapy at the CRIOAc Lyon.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under guardianship, deprived of liberty, or pregnant/breastfeeding will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This cohort study aims to document adverse events associated with the use of bacteriophages in treating serious infections, particularly prosthetic joint infections. It will collect data on potential serious adverse events from compassionate cases and classify them based on their relation to surgery, antibiotics, or phage therapy. Additionally, blood specimens will be biobanked before and after treatment to investigate any immunological responses related to phage therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical safety data that may support the use of phage therapy as a viable treatment option for serious infections.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited literature on the safety of phage therapy, this study represents a novel approach to understanding its adverse effects.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient 18 years of age or older with a serious infection treated at CRIOAc Lyon by phage therapy
* Patient who did not object to participating in the study
* Patients ayant un poids minimum de 46kg

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under guardianship/curatorship
* Patients deprived of liberty
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Where it's running

  • Hospices Civils de 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.