diff --git a/test/utils/integration_test_utils.py b/test/utils/integration_test_utils.py
index 377f559..4cd6e15 100644
--- a/test/utils/integration_test_utils.py
+++ b/test/utils/integration_test_utils.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 from exasol.connections import open_pyexasol_connection
 
 
-@pytest.fixture(scope='session')
+@pytest.fixture
 def setup_itde(secrets) -> None:
     """
     Brings up the ITDE and takes it down when the tests are completed or failed.