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A cheap blood test could sharpen ICU risk prediction

NCT ID NCT07775911

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether a simple ratio from a standard blood test, called RDW:MCHC, can help predict which critically ill patients are most likely to die in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will follow 200 adult ICU patients and compare this ratio with the widely used SOFA score, which measures organ failure. The goal is to see if adding RDW:MCHC improves the accuracy of risk assessment, potentially helping doctors make better treatment decisions and use ICU resources more wisely.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the ratio proves useful, it could give doctors a simple, inexpensive tool to better identify ICU patients at highest risk, helping guide care and resource use.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can only show links, not cause and effect. The ratio may not add meaningful accuracy beyond existing scores, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

200 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All consecutive adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sohag University Hospital, a tertiary care referral hospital, who meet the eligibility criteria. The study population includes both obstetric (pregnant and postpartum) and non-obstetric (non-pregnant) critically ill patients. Patients with documented hematological malignancies or recent blood transfusion (within 7 days prior to ICU admission) are excluded.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * • ICU stay of at least 24 hours duration * Available complete blood count (CBC) parameters at the time * pregnant women at any gestational age and postpartum women (up to 6 weeks following delivery) are eligible * Adult patients (≥18 years) Exclusion Criteria: * • Documented hematological malignancies (including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes) * Recent blood transfusion (within 7 days prior to ICU admission)

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Conditions

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Critical Illness

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Critical illness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag university .faculty of medicine .internal medicine department

    Sohag, Egypt

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