Gut leaks may worsen septic shock, new study finds

NCT ID NCT03861325

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at 60 adults with septic shock in the ICU to see if their intestines were leaking bacteria into the blood. Researchers measured specific DNA markers and gut health proteins over seven days. The goal was to better understand how gut problems might make septic shock worse, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nimes University Hospital

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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