Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Measuring extracellular water to define volume status in sepsis

Official title: Phenotypes in Sepsis - Extracellular Water for Volume Status Characterization

Run by Uppsala University · NCT06512129 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test whether measuring extracellular water helps describe volume status in adults with sepsis and unstable blood pressure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorUppsala University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Uppsala, Uppsa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT06512129 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults admitted to the participating ICUs with sepsis and hemodynamic instability who are not pregnant and do not have a known non-septic cause of shock are the intended candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are hemodynamically stable, those without sepsis, pregnant patients, or patients whose shock has a known non-septic cause are unlikely to benefit from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational study enrolling adult sepsis patients admitted to intensive care where extra non-invasive monitoring is added to routine care. During the first three days after inclusion, researchers will collect blood samples and perform extended monitoring including extracellular water measurement with the MoistureMeterD and microcirculation imaging with the CytoCam. No experimental treatments are given; data from these measurements will be compared to standard hemodynamic assessments to see how extracellular water relates to volume status. The aim is to determine whether these added, bedside measurements provide useful information about fluid balance in hemodynamically unstable septic patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve bedside recognition of fluid status and support more tailored fluid management in septic patients.

How similar studies have gone: Related techniques like bioimpedance-based extracellular water measurement and microcirculation imaging have shown promise in other settings, but their specific value for guiding volume status in sepsis remains incompletely established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults with sepsis.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy, other than sepsis known cause of shock.

Where it's running

  • AnOpIva
    Uppsala, Uppsa, Sweden
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Annelie Barrueta Tenhunen, MD, PhD — Uppsala University, Region Uppsala
  • Study coordinator: Annelie Barrueta Tenhunen, MD, PhD
  • Email: annelie.barrueta@uu.se
  • Phone: +46728881882

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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.