Blood test may spot deadly ICU lung infections earlier

NCT ID NCT07013032

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Konya City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a blood test measuring 'reticulated platelet fraction' can help diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in ICU patients. Researchers took blood samples from 41 adults on ventilators for more than 48 hours who developed VAP. They analyzed whether this test could detect VAP earlier and predict outcomes like survival. The goal is to find a faster, simpler way to diagnose this serious infection.

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 could lead to a simple blood test to diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia faster and predict which patients are at higher risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 41 participants. The findings may not apply to all ICU patients, and the test may not be accurate enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Konya City Hospital

Konya, Karatay, 42100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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