New program aims to help sepsis patients recover at home

NCT ID NCT05997420

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called STAR, where a nurse helps sepsis patients manage medications, new health problems, and follow-up care for 90 days after leaving the hospital. Researchers wanted to see if this support reduces deaths and hospital readmissions. Over 1,800 adults at high risk of readmission took part. The goal is to find out if this program can be used in other hospitals to improve recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: STAR Program (behavioral intervention with nurse navigator)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple nurse-led support program improves recovery and reduces hospital returns for sepsis survivors.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. Results may not apply to all hospitals, and the program may not reduce deaths or readmissions as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SEPSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atrium Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

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