Bicarbonate levels may flag ICU risk in ER patients
NCT ID NCT07340060
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendée
RECRUITINGLa Roche-sur-Yon, France