Arterial line blood draws could revolutionize ICU infection detection

NCT ID NCT07183410

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Meir Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This observational study will compare blood cultures taken from arterial lines versus standard vein punctures in 1,500 ICU patients. The goal is to see if the arterial method reduces contamination and improves detection of bloodstream infections. Researchers will also check if more blood is collected using the arterial line, which could help identify bacteria more accurately.

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 study could show that drawing blood cultures from arterial lines is as safe and effective as standard methods, potentially improving infection detection in ICUs.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It only looks at one hospital, so findings may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BACTEREMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Meir Medical Center

Kfar Saba, Israel

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