Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Understanding immune response in sepsis and septic shock

Official title: Immune Homeostasis in Patients With Sepsis and Septic Shock: a Single Center Observational Study

Run by Charles University, Czech Republic · NCT04448951 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how the immune system reacts in people with sepsis and septic shock to see if understanding these responses can help improve treatment in the future.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorCharles University, Czech Republic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pilsen, Česká Republika)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2020
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 21, 2024
Trial IDNCT04448951 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with sepsis or septic shock within the first 24 hours.

Probably not a fit

Patients with primary or secondary immunodeficiency or active malignancies may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the dynamics of the immune response in patients suffering from sepsis and septic shock. Utilizing advanced techniques such as transcriptomics, flow-cytometry, and cytokine analysis, the study seeks to provide a detailed characterization of immune homeostasis in these critical conditions. By examining the immune profiles of patients within the first 24 hours of diagnosis, the research intends to uncover insights that could inform future therapeutic strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of immune dysfunction in sepsis, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have indicated the importance of understanding immune responses in sepsis, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* sepsis/septic shock (SEPSIS-3)
* age ≥18
* informed consent
* inclusion within first 24hrs after development/diagnosis of septic shock

Exclusion Criteria:

* disagreement of the patient or legal representative with the entry into the study
* patients with primary or secondary immunodeficiency
* presence of active haematological malignancy or an active non-haematological malignancy

Where it's running

  • Medical ICU, 1st Dept. of Internal Medicine, Teaching Hospital in Pilsen
    Pilsen, Česká Republika, Czechia
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Thomas Karvunidis, MD, PhD — Carles University Teaching Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Pilsen, Czech Republic
  • Study coordinator: Thomas Karvunidis, MD, Ph.D.
  • Email: karvunidist@fnplzen.cz
  • Phone: +420 377 103 173

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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.
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