Plasma swap shows promise for sepsis safety

NCT ID NCT04057872

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested whether a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is safe for adults with septic shock, a life-threatening infection. Seventeen participants received TPE within 24 hours of diagnosis. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if patients could complete the treatment. This was a small safety trial, not a test of whether TPE cures sepsis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peter Lougheed Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T3M 1M4, Canada

  • South Health Campus

    Calgary, Alberta, T3M 1M4, Canada

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