Blood markers may forecast survival in intensive care patients
NCT ID NCT07682766
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring certain immune and inflammatory markers in the blood can help predict how critically ill patients will fare. Researchers are following 200 adults in intensive care who have infections, have had major surgery, or have weakened immune systems. They will track markers like procalcitonin and interleukin-6 over time and see if they relate to survival, organ damage, and complications.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict which critically ill patients are at highest risk of death or complications, enabling earlier and more personalized treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. The findings may not apply to all hospital settings or patient groups.
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Conditions
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AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza
RECRUITINGTorino, 10126, Italy
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