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Impact of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIRS) in ICUs

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Organ Failure, Multiple
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: FTIR results
Registration Number
NCT05872152
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Caen
Brief Summary

This study will assess the impact of FTIRS typing on the spread of ESBL-E in intensive care units

Detailed Description

Multidrug resistant enterobacterales (MDR-E) are a major threat for patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICUs). To prevent MDR-E spread in ICUs, rectal swabs are routinely performed and cultured on selective media. However, bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility results are not sufficient to diagnose cross transmissions. The gold standard technique is based on genomic analysis that require whole genome sequencing (WGS) of bacteria and followed by multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) typing. This technology is rather expensive and not applicable in all centers.

Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy (FTIRS) is a developing method for rapid bacterial typing. This technology is simple and results can be obtained in one hour. It is therefore adapted to continuous surveillance of MDR-E. In France, extended spectrum betalactamase producing enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) represent the vast majority of MDR-E. We postulate that early diagnosis of cross-transmission by FTIRS may prevent the spread of ESBL-E in ICUs and favor compliance with hygiene measures. The aim of this study will be to assess the impact of systematic FTIRS typing of ESBL-E on ESBL-E cross-transmissions in ICUs.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
900
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients hospitalized in ICU
  • ESBL-E carrier
Exclusion Criteria
  • none

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Transmission of FTIR resultsFTIR resultsIn second phase of the study, the result of FTIR typing of recovered ESBL-E isolates will be weekly transmitted to participating centers.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post intervention frequency of ESBL-E cross transmission as assessed by WGSMonth 24

Number of patients with hospital acquired ESBL-E / total number of ESBL-E carriers

Baseline frequency of ESBL-E cross transmission as assessed by WGSMonth 9 to Month 12 (depending on centers, stepped wedge design)

Number of patients with hospital acquired ESBL-E / total number of ESBL-E carriers

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Negative predictive value of FTIRS to diagnose cross transmissions compared to WGSMonth 24

Negative predictive value

Specificity of FTIRS to diagnose cross transmissions compared to WGSMonth 24

Specificity

Positive predictive value of FTIRS to diagnose cross transmissions compared to WGSMonth 24

Positive predictive value

Sensitivity of FTIRS to diagnose cross transmissions compared to WGSMonth 24

Sensitivity

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