Simple blood test may spot sepsis patients at risk of rapid decline
NCT ID NCT06612307
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mina Maher Raouf
Minya, 61511, Egypt
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