Bicarbonate levels may flag ICU risk in ER patients
NCT ID NCT07340060
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is looking at whether the level of bicarbonate in the blood can help predict if a patient will die or need intensive care within 48 hours of arriving at the emergency department. Researchers will track 6,500 adults who have a blood test done as part of their regular care. The goal is to see if low bicarbonate levels are linked to worse outcomes, which could help doctors spot high-risk patients sooner.
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 quickly identify high-risk patients in the emergency room using a simple blood test.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a statistical link, so it won't prove cause and effect or directly change patient care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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376 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This research is intended for adult patients admitted to the emergency department at CHD Vendée for whom an ionogram has been prescribed.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient * Patient with blood ionogram performed upon admission to the emergency department * Patient capable of understanding the protocol and not opposed to participating in the research Exclusion Criteria: * NA
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, France