Could a common drug protect organs during sepsis? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07454421

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether the drug Racecadotril can help protect organ function in people with sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. About 44 adults in intensive care will receive either the drug or a placebo, in addition to standard sepsis treatment. The main goal is to see if organ function improves over 4 days.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Critical Care Medicine of Zhujiang Hospital,Southern Medical University

    Guanzhou, Guangdong, China

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