Can a simple blood test predict brain injury in sepsis?

NCT ID NCT03133208

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at blood markers in 90 sepsis patients who develop confusion or delirium. Researchers will take blood samples over 72 hours to measure proteins linked to brain injury. The goal is to find patterns that predict recovery or long-term problems.

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 brain injury in sepsis patients earlier and predict recovery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with no treatment being tested. It may not lead to any direct benefit for patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

encephalopathy, acute, infection-induced infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALTERED MENTAL STATUS DELIRIUM, SEPSIS ASSOCIATED SEPSIS SEPSIS ASSOCIATED ENCEPHALOPATHY SEPSIS-ASSOCIATED DELIRIUM

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Locations

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States