Can a phone call save lives after sepsis? new trial in africa aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07407868
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two ways to follow up with adult patients who survived sepsis in the hospital. One group gets enhanced discharge instructions, and the other gets those instructions plus automated phone calls checking on symptoms and providing health tips. The goal is to see if these strategies reduce deaths within 90 days after leaving the hospital. About 1,410 patients from Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique will take part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Interactive Voice Response system (phone call system) plus enhanced discharge instructions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple phone-based follow-up after hospital discharge reduces deaths in sepsis survivors in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not apply broadly, and phone-based follow-up may not work in all settings.
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Mulago National Specialised Referral Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
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