Collecting samples from patients with sepsis or after cardiac arrest
Repository for Samples Collected From Sepsis and Postresuscitation Patients in Emergency Intensive Care Unit
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT01670383 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 16 years old who are admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of sepsis or postresuscitation status.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate or have a do-not-attempt-resuscitation (DNAR) status may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While this approach is observational and may build on existing knowledge, the specific combination of sepsis and postresuscitation sample analysis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Seoul
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kyung Su Kim, MD, PhD
- Email: kanesu@gmail.com
- Phone: 82-10-8033-1127
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.