Evaluating sepsis treatment methods in emergency departments

Assessment for Implementation Methods in Sepsis

NA · Rhode Island Hospital · NCT05491941

This study tests two different treatment plans for sepsis in emergency rooms to see which one helps patients survive and avoid breathing problems better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRhode Island Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Providence, Rhode Island)
Trial IDNCT05491941 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial assesses the effectiveness of two sepsis treatment bundles, the Hour-1 and 3-hour bundles, in patients admitted to the emergency department with sepsis. It is a pragmatic, cluster randomized trial that aims to compare mortality and respiratory failure outcomes while facilitating adherence to both treatment protocols. Additionally, the study will derive four distinct sepsis phenotypes from routine clinical data to enhance the precision of future sepsis bundle applications. The trial addresses the urgent need for improved sepsis management in critical care settings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who present with sepsis within 6 hours of emergency department triage.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, those admitted for comfort care only, or moribund patients will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and reduced respiratory failure in sepsis patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with sepsis bundles, indicating a strong potential for this approach to improve patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults \>=18
* Patient meets criteria for time zero (sepsis within 6 hours of ED triage and the 3 criteria-infection, 2 SIRS and 1 or more organ dysfunctions, must be met within 3 hours of each other.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Last admission for patients admitted to same hospital once
* Pregnant women
* All transfers from another hospital
* Individuals who are made comfort care only within 6 hours of admission to ED
* Moribund patients

Where this trial is running

Providence, Rhode Island

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Sepsis Severe, Septic Shock

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.