Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Understanding hospital-acquired respiratory virus infections

Official title: Hospital-acquired Respiratory Viral Infection: A Prospective Multicenter Study in France

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06643039 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to learn more about respiratory virus infections that people catch in hospitals and see how vaccines might help prevent them.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Bordeaux and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 5, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 5, 2027
Study endsJuly 5, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06643039 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who are hospitalized or healthcare professionals presenting with influenza-like symptoms.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under legal protection measures may 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 study aims to investigate hospital-acquired viral respiratory infections (HAVRI) in France, focusing on their epidemiology and the impact of vaccination on prevention. It will involve a multicenter approach across four hospitals, collecting data from hospitalized patients and healthcare professionals presenting with influenza-like illness. Participants will undergo nasopharyngeal swabs and complete questionnaires to gather clinical characteristics and potential sources of transmission. The goal is to enhance understanding of HAVRI and improve infection control measures.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention strategies and reduced incidence of hospital-acquired respiratory infections.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in understanding and controlling nosocomial infections, making this approach promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults\> 18 years old
* Hospitalized patient or health care professionals presenting an ILI on admission or during the stay, meeting the following definition: fever greater than 37.8° C in the absence of taking antipyretics and/or cough or pharyngeal pain.
* Signed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women
* individuals deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
* Individuals subject to psychiatric care
* Individuals admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research
* Individuals under a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship)
* Individuals not affiliated to a social security insurance

Where it's running

  • Edouard Herriot Hospital
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • Pellegrin Hospital
    Bordeaux, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • CHU Dijon
    Dijon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Saint Louis Hospital
    Paris, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Bichat Hospital
    Paris, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Saint Louis Hospital
    Paris, France
    Not yet 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.