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Small study aims to speed up sepsis diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07392684

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how blood cultures are collected and processed in a hospital trust. Researchers will analyze data, survey staff, and hold focus groups to find ways to improve the process. The goal is to ensure blood samples are the right volume and reach the lab quickly, which could help diagnose sepsis faster and guide antibiotic treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better blood collection practices and faster treatment for sepsis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on process improvement, not a direct treatment. Results may not apply to other hospitals.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 24 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Secondary data: adult blood culture sets received in the microbiology laboratory, between February 2023 and April 2024. Staff member participants: Staff members that collect adult blood cultures within the Trust

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Secondary data: \- adult blood culture sets received in the microbiology laboratory, between February 2023 and April 2024. Staff member participants \- Staff members that collect adult blood cultures within the Trust Exclusion Criteria: Secondary data: * paediatric blood culture samples * samples where volume, collection and/or time to incubation data are not recorded on laboratory system and/or blood culture analyser

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Blood culture Microbiology

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

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