New infection score may improve burn care

NCT ID NCT04894500

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new, low-cost tool called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) to see if it can better detect bacterial infections in burn patients compared to standard blood tests. Researchers studied 97 adults and children hospitalized for burns. The goal was to improve infection diagnosis and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease burn Inflammation inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady

    Prague, 10034, Czechia