Experts unite to define sepsis care standards for Sub-Saharan africa
NCT ID NCT07711535
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study aims to develop quality indicators for early sepsis care in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers are using a modified Delphi method, gathering expert opinions through surveys and feedback meetings. The goal is to create a set of context-adapted indicators to improve sepsis care in the region.
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 better, context-adapted quality measures for early sepsis care in Sub-Saharan Africa, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a consensus study based on expert opinion, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The resulting indicators may not be widely adopted or may not improve outcomes as expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Professionals with proven experience in sepsis care or sepsis research in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, including physicians, nurses, researchers, and other healthcare professionals involved in early acute care and quality assurance.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professionals with proven experience in sepsis care or sepsis research in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa including physicians, nurses, researchers, and other healthcare professionals involved in early acute care and quality assurance * Minimum age of 18 * Willingness to voluntarily participate in one or more Delphi rounds Exclusion criteria: * Lack of professional expertise in the field of sepsis care * Refusal to consent to participation * Withdrawal from participation at the participant's own request
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Locations
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The Komfo Anokye teaching hospital
RECRUITINGKumasi, Ghana
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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