Bicarbonate levels may flag ICU risk in ER patients

NCT ID NCT07340060

First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study is looking at whether the level of bicarbonate in the blood can help predict if a patient will die or need intensive care within 48 hours of arriving at the emergency department. Researchers will track 6,500 adults who have a blood test done as part of their regular care. The goal is to see if low bicarbonate levels are linked to worse outcomes, which could help doctors spot high-risk patients sooner.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendée

    RECRUITING

    La Roche-sur-Yon, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors quickly identify high-risk patients in the emergency room using a simple blood test.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a statistical link, so it won't prove cause and effect or directly change patient care.

As listed by the trial registrant

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