New sepsis guidelines for pregnant women put to the test

NCT ID NCT07375108

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at whether a regional guideline for managing sepsis (a severe infection) in pregnant and postpartum women improved outcomes. Researchers compared 52 women treated before and after the guideline was introduced in Lombardy, Italy. They measured hospital stay length, deaths, ICU transfers, and pregnancy complications to see if the standardized care plan made a difference.

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 show that standardized sepsis guidelines improve care for pregnant women, potentially reducing hospital stays and complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study comparing two groups before and after a guideline was introduced. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis neonatal sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SEPSIS SEPSIS NEWBORN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SC Malattie Infettive 1

Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy

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