Study on invasive bacterial diseases and their epidemiology

Epidemiological Study on Invasive Bacterial Diseases (IBD)

Observational Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS · NCT06322290

This study is trying to see how well new testing methods can identify serious bacterial infections in patients to help improve treatments and vaccination strategies.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
Ages1 Day to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorMeyer Children's Hospital IRCCS Academic / other
Locations38 sites (Adria and 37 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06322290 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on the epidemiology of invasive bacterial diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. It aims to improve pathogen identification through molecular diagnostic methods, which can detect bacteria even when they are not viable. By analyzing blood specimens from patients, the study seeks to characterize circulating strains and assess the impact of vaccination strategies. The findings will guide public health interventions and improve treatment and prevention strategies for these serious infections.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric and adult patients diagnosed with pneumococcal, meningococcal, or hemophilus invasive bacterial infections.

Not a fit: Patients with other types of bacterial infections will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of diagnosing invasive bacterial diseases and inform better public health strategies, potentially reducing the incidence of these infections.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing molecular diagnostic methods for pathogen identification have shown promise, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric and adult patients diagnosed with pneumococcal, meningococcal, and hemophilus MBI

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other type of bacterial infections.

Where this trial is running

Adria and 37 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Invasive Bacterial Diseases
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.