A network to study severe infections in children in China
Official title: Establishment of a Multi-Center Big Data System for Severe Infection and a Collaborative Network on Sepsis in Chinese Children
Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04955210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how common severe infections like pneumonia and sepsis are in children in China to see how they can be better diagnosed and treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 29 Days to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 30, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04955210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0 to 18 years diagnosed with severe pneumonia and/or sepsis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with notifiable infectious diseases or those participating in other clinical trials during the same period may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the current situation of severe infections, including pneumonia and sepsis, in children across various regions of China. It will investigate the incidence, prognosis, and disease burden of these conditions while establishing and validating risk prediction and diagnostic models. Additionally, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different treatment approaches in real-world settings, focusing on various age groups and high-risk factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for severe infections in children, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to understanding severe infections in pediatric populations, indicating potential for valuable insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children between 0 and 18 years old. 2. Severe pneumonia and/or sepsis. Exclusion Criteria: 1. notifiable infectious diseases. 2. The researcher believes that he is not suitable to participate in other situations in this study. 3. Participants in other clinical trials in the same period.
Where it's running
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guoping Lu — Children's Hospital of Fudan University
- Study coordinator: Guoping Lu
- Email: 13788904150@163.com
- Phone: 13788904150
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.