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Diabetes drug could rescue kidneys from deadly sepsis
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, is safe and practical to use for treating sudden kidney failure caused by severe bloodstream infections (sepsis). Researchers will give metformin or a placebo to 80 adult patients in intensive care with sepsis…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hernando Gomez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New sepsis treatment trial targets deadly immune response
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a drug called emapalumab can help patients with severe sepsis who have a specific overactive immune response. It involves 75 adults in Greece with sepsis from infections like pneumonia, comparing two doses of the drug against a placebo. The main goal…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Faster fluids for fighting sepsis in kids?
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test if a device called LifeFlow® could deliver emergency fluids faster and more effectively than standard methods in children with sepsis. It aimed to enroll 600 children under 19 years old in the emergency room. The main goals were to see if the device hel…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New feeding strategy aims to cut infections and speed recovery for critically ill surgery patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a structured plan for delivering nutrition to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major abdominal surgery or trauma. The goal is to see if this careful feeding approach, which uses a device to measure calorie needs and includes tube feeding and s…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Race against time: new test aims to find the right sepsis drug in hours, not days
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new strategy to manage severe infections like sepsis. It uses rapid tests to identify the specific germ causing the infection and its antibiotic resistance much faster than standard methods. The goal is to help doctors prescribe the most effective antibiot…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Poison gas tested as lifesaver for critically ill patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether carefully controlled, low doses of inhaled carbon monoxide can be safely given to patients with severe lung failure caused by infections like sepsis or pneumonia. Researchers want to see if a personalized dosing method can reliably reach …
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Doctors test which powerful antibiotic saves more burn patients from deadly infection
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find out which of two common types of powerful antibiotics works better as the first treatment for sepsis, a life-threatening infection, in patients with serious burns. It will compare how well patients survive and recover when given either Meropenem or Piperac…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Finger clip could replace blood draws for sepsis monitoring
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new finger-clip device that measures lactate levels without needing blood draws. Lactate is a key marker that helps doctors monitor sepsis, a serious infection. Researchers are comparing the device's readings against standard blood tests in healthy volunte…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can you tell the doctor from the robot? AI steps into the ICU
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can give safe and appropriate treatment advice for serious ICU conditions like sepsis and ARDS. It involves 350 critical care doctors and nurses reviewing simulated patient cases and judging the treatment plans. The…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for sepsis warning signs in blood and body fluids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis research study aims to identify biological markers in blood, saliva, stool, and other body fluids that can help predict which sepsis patients are most likely to have poor outcomes. Researchers will collect samples from 200 adult patients with suspected sepsis over several ti…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for sepsis clues in Patients' blood
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how a specific gene, called TRIM25, behaves in the blood cells of people with sepsis compared to those without it. Researchers will collect blood samples from about 65 hospitalized patients to see if the activity of this gene is linked to how well pa…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Could a routine dental cleaning hold the key to faster sepsis diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether a standard dental cleaning for gum disease can be used as a model to find better markers in the blood for detecting sepsis, a life-threatening infection. Researchers are studying 100 people with gum disease to see if bacteria released into the bloo…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Malmö University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors seek better way to monitor critically ill Patients' hearts
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to learn more about how to monitor the heart and blood vessels in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who need medications to support their blood pressure or heart function. Researchers wanted to test a specific measurement (called Eadyn) to see if it gives useful…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Massive data dive seeks clues in sepsis blood clot puzzle
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the relationship between sepsis (a life-threatening infection), dangerous blood clots (VTE), and a serious clotting disorder (DIC). Researchers will analyze the past medical records of 10,000 people who were in intensive care with sepsis and blood cl…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Landmark study maps deadly sepsis toll in turkish hospitals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how common sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, is in intensive care units across Turkey. Researchers will collect data from 1000 adult patients to measure the number of cases and track their health outcomes for 30 days. The goal is to g…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists probe the Heart's secret role in deadly sepsis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand how heart problems affect patients with severe sepsis (septic shock) in the intensive care unit. Researchers will observe 379 adult patients to see if specific measurements of heart function and blood tests can predict who is more likely to su…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Blood test hunt for sepsis brain fog clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some sepsis patients develop sudden confusion or delirium, a condition linked to worse survival. Researchers will measure specific proteins in the blood of 90 emergency room patients with sepsis, comparing those with and without mental changes. T…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Hidden heart damage in sick kids: new scan study aims to find it
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special heart scan (MRI) can be done safely and successfully in children with cancer who have recently recovered from a severe infection called sepsis. The goal is to see if these scans can find hidden heart problems, like inflammation or weakness,…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Can moving in the hospital help seniors bounce back?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if being physically active while in the hospital helps older adults recover better after a life-threatening illness. Researchers are tracking 312 patients with conditions like sepsis to see how their activity levels relate to their physical and menta…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Scientists probe cellular power failure in deadly sepsis heart damage
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why sepsis, a severe body-wide infection, often damages the heart. Researchers planned to measure tiny energy-producing parts of cells (mitochondria) and markers of inflammation in the blood of sepsis patients. The goal was to see if these measureme…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Heart pump patients studied for infection clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why patients who receive a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) often get serious infections after surgery. Researchers will look at the medical records of 120 patients to track infection rates and see how the surgery changes their immune system. The goal is…
Matched conditions: SEPSIS
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC