Can a machine learning model beat standard tools in spotting sepsis early?
NCT ID NCT07734480
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares a standard early-warning system called NEWS2 with a machine-learning model to see which can detect sepsis earlier in hospital patients. Researchers will monitor 100 adults admitted with suspected infection, recording when each system first raises an alert and how that relates to the actual diagnosis. The goal is to determine whether the machine-learning approach can provide faster and more accurate warnings than the current standard.
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 the machine-learning model proves more accurate, it could lead to faster sepsis detection and better patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The machine-learning model may not perform better than the existing system in real-world conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 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
Adult patients (≥18 years) with suspected infection admitted to the Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic of Kocaeli City Hospital. Patients are enrolled prospectively if they meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent.
- 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: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Admitted to Kocaeli City Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic * Suspected infection at the time of hospital admission * Complete vital signs recorded * Informed consent obtained from the patient or legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age * Pregnant patients * Patients with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis * Patients with a history of organ transplantation * Patients with incomplete data
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli City Hospital
Kocaeli, Izmit, Turkey (Türkiye)
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