Improving blood specimen preservation for better sepsis care
Redox Trapping for Biospecimen Preservation and Innovation in Sepsis Care
This study is working on a new way to keep blood samples safe and fresh for longer, which will help doctors better understand and treat sepsis, ultimately aiming to improve care for patients with this serious condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009034 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new formulation to preserve blood specimens, which is crucial for studying sepsis. The formulation aims to prevent oxidation and maintain the integrity of blood samples during storage, allowing for more accurate analysis of redox metabolism and biomarkers associated with sepsis. By collaborating with a network of critical care clinical trial sites, the research will validate and scale up the use of this formulation to enhance the precision of clinical trials and improve patient outcomes in sepsis care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with sepsis or at risk of developing sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have sepsis or related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for patients suffering from sepsis.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using innovative preservation techniques for biological samples, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Furdui, Cristina Maria — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Furdui, Cristina Maria
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.