Investigating severe infections in pediatric intensive care units in China

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Observational Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04923828

This study is trying to gather important information about severe infections in children in intensive care units across China to see how common they are and how well different treatments work.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
Ages1 Month to 16 Years
SexAll
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT04923828 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a high-quality standardized clinical database for pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) inpatients across major cities in China. It will collect data on the incidence, fatality rates, pathogen distribution, and anti-infective treatments for community-acquired and nosocomial infections among patients admitted to the PICU from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2025. All patients will be followed until death or withdrawal from the PICU, allowing for comprehensive analysis of clinical outcomes and treatment efficacy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients admitted to the PICU with severe infections.

Not a fit: Patients who are not infected or do not require PICU admission will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of severe infections in children and improve treatment protocols in PICUs.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in establishing clinical databases for infection tracking, suggesting this approach may yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* PICU patients with severe infection

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-infected patient

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

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.
Conditions Severe InfectionPICUpathogensevers infectiondrug resistance
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.