Which ICU score best predicts survival? a Head-to-Head test
NCT ID NCT07780617
First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Summary
This study compares three common scoring systems—SAPS II, SOFA, and APACHE II—to see which one most accurately predicts death in the intensive care unit. Researchers will follow about 200 critically ill adults admitted to a hospital ICU for at least 24 hours. The goal is to find the most reliable tool to help doctors assess severity and anticipate outcomes.
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 one scoring system proves more accurate, it could help doctors better predict which ICU patients are at highest risk, potentially guiding treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all ICUs, and the scores are just predictions, not guarantees.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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201 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Admitted to ICU
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years and above Admitted to ICU with expected stay of more or equal to 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * whose consent could not be obtained * treatment limitation order in form of DNI/DNR, withdrawal of life support
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bharatpur Hospital
Bharatpur, Bagmati, Nepal