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Arterial line blood draws could revolutionize ICU infection detection

NCT ID NCT07183410

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Meir Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This observational study will compare blood cultures taken from arterial lines versus standard vein punctures in 1,500 ICU patients. The goal is to see if the arterial method reduces contamination and improves detection of bloodstream infections. Researchers will also check if more blood is collected using the arterial line, which could help identify bacteria more accurately.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that drawing blood cultures from arterial lines is as safe and effective as standard methods, potentially improving infection detection in ICUs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It only looks at one hospital, so findings may not apply everywhere.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 1,500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

All patients admitted to the intensive care unit in our hospital between January 2024 and January 2027 who had blood cultures taken as part of their routine care.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:All patients aged 18-99 years who had blood cultures taken as part of their routine care in the intensive care unit for any reason, from January 2024 to January 2027. \- Exclusion Criteria:Missing data or patients who did not fullfil the above criteria. \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease with sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bacteremia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Meir Medical Center

    Kfar Saba, Israel

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