Tiny blood cells may hold key to septic shock damage
NCT ID NCT02635854
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at whether platelets (small blood cells that help clotting) become overactive in people with septic shock, a life-threatening infection that causes organ failure. Researchers measured specific markers on platelets and clusters of platelets with white blood cells in 27 intensive care patients. The goal was to understand how platelet activation might lead to organ damage, which could guide future treatments.
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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