Creating a resource to understand sepsis in patients
The Sepsis ClinicAl Resource And Biorepository (SCARAB) Project
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11036323
This study is looking to help people with sepsis by collecting and studying samples from both kids and adults in intensive care, so we can learn more about what causes sepsis and find better treatments for it.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11036323 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop the Sepsis ClinicAl Resource And Biorepository (SCARAB), which will collect and analyze biological samples from patients with sepsis and critically ill controls. By enrolling both children and adults from intensive care units, the study will gather data on genetic, environmental, and microbial factors that contribute to sepsis outcomes. The research will utilize advanced methods for non-invasive sampling and bioinformatics to better understand the complexities of sepsis. This comprehensive approach seeks to identify potential targeted therapies for this serious condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include both children and adults who are experiencing sepsis or are critically ill in an intensive care unit setting.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently experiencing sepsis or are not critically ill may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of targeted therapies for sepsis, improving survival rates and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in understanding sepsis through similar observational studies, but this specific approach with a biorepository is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BASTARACHE, JULIE ANNE — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BASTARACHE, JULIE ANNE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome