Can we predict heart damage in septic kids?

NCT ID NCT07497139

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will observe 84 critically ill children with sepsis to understand how often heart injury occurs and what predicts it. Researchers will use blood tests and heart ultrasounds to track heart function. The goal is to better identify and manage heart problems in these children, not to test a new treatment.

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 help doctors identify heart problems in septic children earlier and avoid unnecessary risky procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. It is small (84 participants) and not yet recruiting.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Assiut University

    Asyut, Egypt

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