Investigating long-term effects of sepsis in critically ill children
The Impact of Sepsis on Long-term Outcomes in Critical Ill Children With Sepsis
This study looks at how sepsis affects critically ill children over five years to see how it impacts their growth, brain development, survival, and quality of life after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | West China Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06323226 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on critically ill children who have experienced sepsis, tracking their long-term outcomes over a five-year period. The research aims to assess various factors such as growth, neurodevelopment, survival rates, and quality of life following their discharge from pediatric intensive care units. A control group of matched children without underlying diseases will also be included for comparison. The study seeks to provide insights into the lasting impacts of sepsis on young patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are critically ill children under 16 years old who have been discharged from pediatric intensive care units after experiencing sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients with underlying diseases, cancer, or hematologic malignancies will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the long-term effects of sepsis in children, leading to improved care and support strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on sepsis outcomes, this specific long-term observational approach in critically ill children is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: We included critically ill children with sepsis who successfully discharged from pediatric Intensive care units, age \< 16 years. We also included age, sex, illness severity matched critically ill children as control group. Exclusion Criteria: We excluded children with underlying diseases, cancer, hematologic malignancy.
Where this trial is running
Chengdu, Sichuan
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University — Chengdu, Sichuan, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yi Ji, PhD, MD
- Email: jijiyuanyuan@163.com
- Phone: 8618980606865
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.