Simple blood test may spot sepsis patients at risk of rapid decline

NCT ID NCT06612307

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

Summary

This completed study looked at whether certain blood cell tests can predict early worsening in sepsis patients. Researchers followed 161 adults in intensive care for up to 5 days after diagnosis. They compared white blood cell profiles and platelet indices to see which better predicted a rise in organ failure, septic shock, or death. The goal is to find a simple tool to identify high-risk patients early.

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 identify sepsis patients at high risk of rapid decline, helping doctors intervene earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all sepsis patients, especially those with diabetes who were excluded.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Menofyia

    Menofyia, Menofia, Egypt