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New blood marker could speed up sepsis diagnosis in emergency rooms

NCT ID NCT05296590

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test called Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) can quickly identify patients with bacteria in their blood (bacteremia) in the emergency department. Researchers will observe 50,000 patients who have blood cultures ordered, comparing MDW results to standard tests. If MDW proves accurate, it could help doctors start antibiotics sooner for those who need them.

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 could give doctors a fast, reliable blood test to identify bacterial infections in the emergency room, leading to quicker antibiotic treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis Emergencies infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis toxic shock syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BACTEREMIA BACTEREMIA SEPSIS CONTINUITY OF PATIENT CARE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS SEPSIS SEPTIC SHOCK SEVERE SEPSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States