Sepsis heart damage: new study aims to unravel mysteries
NCT ID NCT04695119
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how sepsis, a severe infection, can cause heart problems in intensive care patients. Researchers will collect data, blood samples, and heart ultrasound images from 330 adults with septic shock. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better diagnose and predict heart complications from sepsis.
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 better tools for diagnosing and predicting heart problems in sepsis patients, potentially improving care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It may not directly change patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all sepsis patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU Dijon-Bourgogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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CHU Georges Pompidou
Paris, 75015, France
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Dept of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Linköping, 58185, Sweden
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Ryhov Sjukhus Jönköping
Jönköping, 55305, Sweden