Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Lipids, PyroEVs, and PLIN3 in sepsis endothelial injury

Official title: Role and Mechanism of PyroEVs in Regulating Lipid Droplet-Mitochondrial Coupling Via PLIN3 in Sepsis-Induced Vascular Endothelial Cell Injury

Run by Zhongda Hospital · NCT07727265 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This observational study looks to see if PyroEVs and PLIN3 levels relate to how severe sepsis is and how patients fare.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorZhongda Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07727265 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with confirmed or suspected infection and a SOFA score increase of at least 2 points, able to provide informed consent; healthy volunteers are also included for comparison.

Probably not a fit

Patients outside the age range (under 18 or over 80), those with pregnancy, cancer, or conditions with vascular endothelial injury that could confound results may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study enrolls sepsis patients meeting Sepsis 3.0 criteria admitted to Zhongda Hospital ICU, plus healthy volunteers. It examines the association between PyroEVs and PLIN3 with organ failure and prognosis over 28 days. This is an observational cohort with no experimental treatment. The primary outcomes include 28-day mortality and SOFA score trajectories. The study aims to identify biomarkers that may reflect endothelial injury and sepsis severity.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If relationships are found, PyroEVs and PLIN3 could serve as biomarkers to help predict prognosis in sepsis patients.

How similar studies have gone: Prior research has explored endothelial biomarkers in sepsis, with some identifying potential associations; this study contributes observational data on PyroEVs and PLIN3.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* a. Presence of confirmed or suspected infection; b. Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score increase ≥ 2 points from baseline; c. Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 or \> 80 years, pregnancy, cancer patients, and individuals with diseases potentially complicated by vascular endothelial cell injury.

Where it's running

  • Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Yi Yang — Zhongda Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Fei Peng, Dr. PhD.
  • Email: afei0312@163.com
  • Phone: 15950565786

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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.