Can we predict maternal sepsis? massive study targets racial disparities
NCT ID NCT06148532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at 400,000 birthing people to better predict maternal sepsis, a leading cause of death in the U.S. The goal is to improve risk prediction by considering social factors like poverty and race, and to create a care model that reduces death and disability. The study focuses on Black and other underserved communities who face the highest risks.
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 lead to better ways to predict and prevent maternal sepsis, especially for Black and underserved birthing people.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may identify risk factors but won't directly test a new drug or intervention.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia Unviersity Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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