Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 16 and up

Collecting samples from patients with sepsis or after cardiac arrest

Official title: Repository for Samples Collected From Sepsis and Postresuscitation Patients in Emergency Intensive Care Unit

Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT01670383 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing blood samples from patients with sepsis or who have just been revived from cardiac arrest to see if they can find new treatments that help improve recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages16 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seoul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2006
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 24, 2023
Trial IDNCT01670383 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals over 16 years old who are admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of sepsis or postresuscitation status.

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse to participate or have a do-not-attempt-resuscitation (DNAR) status 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 investigate serum samples from patients diagnosed with sepsis or in a postresuscitation state. By analyzing these samples, researchers hope to identify new therapeutic strategies that could improve patient outcomes. The study focuses on understanding biological markers and the effects of anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants in these critical conditions. Patients will be monitored in the ICU to gather relevant data over time.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new treatments that significantly improve recovery for patients suffering from sepsis or after cardiac arrest.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and may build on existing knowledge, the specific combination of sepsis and postresuscitation sample analysis is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age over 16 years old
* Admitted to ICU
* Diagnosed as having sepsis or as postresuscitation status
* Definition of sepsis: 2 or more SIRS criteria + infection is suspected
* Definition of postresuscitation status: Survived from non-traumatic cardiac arrest

Exclusion Criteria:

* refusal to participate
* DNAR status

Where it's running

  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.