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FungiScope - A Global Emerging Fungal Infection Registry

The FungiScope study is like a global detective project, collecting important information about serious fungal infections that are not very common. Doctors and scientists around the world are working together to understand these infections better. They want to learn what types of fungi cause these illnesses, how doctors diagnose them, and which treatments are most effective. By gathering this knowledge, the study aims to improve understanding and care for people affected by these specific fungal infections. It's not testing new medicines, but rather looking at what's currently happening in real doctor's offices and hospitals.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Cologne

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

01 Mar 2003

Estimated completion

01 Dec 2026

Invasive Fungal Disease

What is this study about?

Imagine you have a puzzle with some missing pieces. This study, called FungiScope, is trying to find those missing pieces when it comes to understanding certain serious fungal infections. Doctors from all over the world are working together to collect information. They want to learn more about these infections that aren't caused by the most common types of fungi.

The main goal is to build a clearer picture of these less common but serious fungal illnesses. This includes figuring out exactly which types of fungi are causing problems in different places, how doctors are diagnosing them, and which treatments seem to help patients. By sharing this information, doctors can learn from each other and hopefully improve care for people who get these particular infections.

This isn't a study where you try a new medicine. Instead, it's a way for medical experts to share their experiences and what they've learned from their patients. This collected knowledge can then be used to help future patients and develop better ways to deal with these challenging health conditions.

Key takeaways

A global study gathering data on rare, serious fungal infections.
Aims to improve understanding of diagnosis and treatment.
Only collects information from existing medical records, no new treatments.
Focuses on types of fungi not commonly studied.
Helps doctors worldwide learn from patient experiences.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for people who have been diagnosed with a specific type of serious fungal infection. This diagnosis needs to be confirmed by tests like growing the fungus in a lab, looking at tissue under a microscope, or finding parts of the fungus's genetic material or other markers in your body.

However, there are certain fungal infections that are not included in this study. For example, if your infection is caused by Candida, Cryptococcus neoformans, or Pneumocystis jiroveci, you would not be eligible. Also, common fungal infections found in specific regions, such as coccidioidomycosis or histoplasmosis, are not part of this study.

Finally, this study is only for people with an 'invasive' fungal infection, meaning the fungus has spread into the body and is causing serious illness. If you have a fungal infection that is only on the surface of your body or is not causing a serious illness, you would not be included.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Do I have a serious fungal infection?
Has my fungal infection been confirmed by medical tests?
Is my infection NOT caused by Candida, Cryptococcus neoformans, or Pneumocystis jiroveci?
Is my infection NOT one of the common regional types like coccidioidomycosis or histoplasmosis?
Is my infection 'invasive' (meaning it's causing serious illness inside my body)?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study is a registry, which means it's collecting information rather than asking you to take new medicines or have extra tests. If you are eligible, your doctor would share details about your illness, like what kind of fungus caused it, how it was diagnosed, and what treatments you received. This information is typically gathered from your existing medical records during your normal care. You wouldn't need to make any extra visits or change your treatment because of this study. The duration of your participation would simply cover the period during which your medical information related to the fungal infection is collected.

Potential risks and benefits

Because this study is just collecting information from your medical records, there are generally no direct medical risks to you. You won't receive extra tests or treatments. The main benefit is that the information from your case, combined with many others, helps doctors worldwide learn more about these rare fungal infections. This increased knowledge can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for future patients. You are always free to decide not to have your medical information included in the study, and this decision will not affect your care in any way.

Locations (1)

University Hospital Cologne
Verified postcode
Cologne, Germany· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of fungal infections is this study interested in?

This study is focused on serious fungal infections that are less common, excluding those caused by Candida, Cryptococcus neoformans, or Pneumocystis jiroveci, and certain regional infections like coccidioidomycosis.

Will I have to take any new medicines or treatments?

No, this study only collects information from your existing medical records. You won't be asked to change treatments or take new medicines.

How does my information help?

By collecting details about many patients, doctors can understand these rare infections better, which helps improve care and diagnosis for everyone in the future.

Is my personal information kept private?

Yes, all personal information shared for research like this is treated with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy.

What if I change my mind about my information being used?

You can decide at any time that you don't want your medical information included in the study. This decision will not affect your medical care.

How to find out more

Oliver A Cornely, Prof.

oliver.cornely@uk-koeln.de +49 221 478 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.