Blood test may forecast burn survival odds
NCT ID NCT07761845
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a simple blood test, taken within 24 hours of a severe burn injury, can help predict a patient's chances of surviving the next 30 days. The test measures the ratio of red cell distribution width to albumin levels, which may reflect inflammation and nutritional status. Researchers will follow 30 adult burn patients in the ICU to see if this ratio correlates with mortality and length of stay, potentially offering a quick and easy tool for risk assessment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Red cell distribution width/albumin ratio (RAR) measured from a blood test
- What this could lead to
- If proven reliable, this simple blood test could help doctors quickly identify burn patients at higher risk of death, guiding more intensive care and potentially saving lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (30 patients) that only looks at whether the test predicts outcomes, not whether it improves them. The results may not apply to all burn patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain shams university
RECRUITINGCairo, Cairo Governorate, 11111, Egypt