5,000 ICU patients to help unlock secrets of critical illness

NCT ID NCT04502511

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is watching 5,000 adult ICU patients to understand why some develop more severe organ failure than others. Researchers will track patients' health and quality of life for a year. The goal is to find new clues that could one day lead to better treatments for critical illness.

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 better predict which ICU patients are at highest risk for severe organ failure, potentially leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. It may not identify clear risk factors, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICALLY ILL ORGAN FAILURE, MULTIPLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITING

Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713GZ, Netherlands

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