Massive DNA hunt aims to predict who gets critically ill
NCT ID NCT07582601
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study will collect blood samples from 25,000 adult ICU patients in Sweden to look for genetic variants linked to severe illness from infections, sepsis, or organ failure. Participants also give samples 3-6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to build a national biobank to help understand why some people become critically ill and to prepare for future pandemics.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify people at higher genetic risk for critical illness, potentially guiding future prevention or early treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links, and results may not apply outside Sweden.
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