Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Detecting sepsis using blood fluorescence technology

Official title: Detection of Sepsis Occurrence by Using Blood Fluorescence

Run by Zhujiang Hospital · NCT06745115 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new blood test that uses special technology to see if it can quickly spot early signs of sepsis in patients before serious damage happens.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorZhujiang Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 9, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2025
Study endsOctober 1, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 20, 2024
Trial IDNCT06745115 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults with confirmed infections exhibiting qSOFA scores of 2 or higher, as well as healthy individuals for comparison.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are minors, pregnant, or have mental illnesses will not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.

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 explore a novel blood fluorescence metabolite analyzer designed to detect early signs of sepsis by identifying inflammatory free radicals in the blood. By employing a case-control methodology, the study will compare blood samples from healthy individuals, septic patients, and non-septic severe patients to assess the analyzer's sensitivity and accuracy. The goal is to enable rapid diagnosis of sepsis before organ damage occurs, potentially reducing mortality rates associated with this condition. The study will involve frequent screenings of blood samples to validate the effectiveness of this reagent-free technology.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the time to diagnose sepsis, leading to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring early detection methods for sepsis, this specific approach using blood fluorescence technology is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy control group: Individuals who are physically healthy with no underlying diseases and have not been hospitalized within the past two years. Recruitment for healthy volunteers will be conducted through notices and online media.
2. Sepsis Experimental Group: Patients with confirmed infections, having qSOFA ≥ 2 and SOFA ≥ 2, will be screened and confirmed by a physician to meet the inclusion criteria.
3. Non-septic Severe Control Group: Patients with suspected or confirmed infections, having a SOFA score of 1, will be screened and confirmed by a physician to meet the inclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria: minors, pregnant, individuals with mental illnesses, and other vulnerable groups.

Where it's running

  • zhujiang Hospital
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    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.