One-Size-Fits-All lactate test may miss risks in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07582614
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study of 16,000 ICU patients aims to find if age- and sex-specific blood lactate levels better predict death risk than the current standard threshold. Researchers will analyze hospital data from 2016-2024, focusing on sepsis patients. The goal is to improve early detection and personalized care for critically ill people.
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 study could help doctors identify high-risk ICU patients earlier using personalized lactate thresholds, potentially reducing deaths from sepsis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
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