Blood tests could predict infections in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT02638779
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how the immune system is weakened after septic shock, severe trauma, burns, or major surgery. Researchers took blood samples from 552 patients and healthy volunteers to measure immune function. The goal was to find better ways to predict and manage infections in critically ill patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide tools to predict and manage infections in critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct patient benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation - Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, 69437, France
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