Clinical trials
Sepsis clinical trials
Below are recruiting sepsis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 267 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06809868Recruiting
Study of genetic elements in sepsis and aging
This trial looks at how certain genetic elements may affect the immune system in older adults with sepsis. It aims to understand why older patients may respond differently to severe infections.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05975671Recruiting
Survey in pediatric ICU to reduce upfront vancomycin use
This study is a survey and quality-improvement effort in participating children’s intensive care units. It aims to understand and change how doctors decide to start vancomycin (an antibiotic) when sepsis is suspected, to improve care and avoid unnecessary use.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT07863128Recruiting
Recovery and quality of life after sepsis
This study follows people who survived sepsis to understand their long-term health and daily life. It aims to improve support for survivors.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT06018792Recruiting
New blood test for faster sepsis diagnosis in children
This trial tests a new, faster way to find bacteria in the blood of children with suspected sepsis. It uses a molecular test that may give results sooner than standard cultures, helping doctors treat infections more quickly.
AmsterdamAges birth–18 years - NCT07843277Recruiting
Improving sepsis care in Indonesian emergency rooms
This study tests whether a special medical chart helps doctors spot sepsis earlier and reduce deaths in Indonesian hospitals. If you or your loved one are diagnosed with sepsis in the emergency department, this could improve care and outcomes.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 18 years+ - NCT07735182Recruiting
Gut bacteria and organ damage in sepsis
This study looks at how bacteria in your gut and other signs in your body affect liver and kidney damage in people with sepsis. It also compares findings to healthy volunteers to see what is different.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07451886RecruitingPhase 2
Fludrocortisone for septic shock
This study tests whether adding a steroid called fludrocortisone to standard care helps people with septic shock (a dangerous drop in blood pressure from infection) get better faster. If you are in the ICU, on a breathing machine, and need strong medication for your blood pressure, you may be eligible.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT04130789Recruiting
Personalized study for ICU patients with possible sepsis
This study looks at ICU patients in Swiss university hospitals to understand how to personalize care for people who meet sepsis criteria. It may help doctors better predict who is getting worse and tailor treatment plans.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07079605Recruiting
Sepsis and heart inflammation study
This trial looks at how sepsis (a severe response to infection) affects the heart, specifically whether it causes inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis). It may help understand and improve care for people with sepsis.
Jimma, OromiyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06779617Recruiting
Early sepsis detection trial at University of Maryland hospitals
This trial tests a new early warning system (SEPSys and RESCUE scores) to spot sepsis before it gets serious. If you're an adult in a University of Maryland hospital without sepsis, the system may help your doctors act faster.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04203979Recruiting
Sepsis care tailored to patients
This study looks at how to better recognize and manage sepsis (a serious body-wide reaction to infection) and tailor care to the individual. You may be eligible if you are newly admitted to the emergency department and your care is handled by a rapid response team for sepsis.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05491941Recruiting
Testing ways to improve care for sepsis patients
This trial looks at how to best put proven sepsis care steps into practice in the emergency department. It may help you or other patients receive faster, more consistent treatment for sepsis.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT03044223Recruiting
Profiles of immune cells in severe Pseudomonas sepsis
This study looks at patterns of immune cells in people who are critically ill with sepsis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. It may help doctors better understand how the immune system responds and improve care for this serious infection.
UlmAges 18–90 - NCT07834346RecruitingPhase 3
Clarithromycin to prevent new infections in sepsis after pneumonia
This study tests whether an antibiotic called clarithromycin can help prevent additional infections in people who have sepsis from pneumonia. The goal is to see if it helps you recover faster and avoid complications.
Pátrai, AchaeaAges 18 years+ - NCT07813767RecruitingPhase 3
Early antibiotic treatment guided by a blood test to prevent severe infection
This study tests whether giving an early antibiotic (meropenem) based on a new blood test (PSP) can prevent serious infections (sepsis) in people who come to the emergency department with signs of infection. The goal is to find out if this approach helps them get better faster and avoid more severe illness.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT06766461RecruitingPhase 4
Optimizing antibiotic dosing in ICU patients with septic shock
This trial checks if giving higher doses of beta-lactam antibiotics (a type of strong antibiotic) right from the start helps people in the ICU with septic shock. It aims to find the best dose to fight the infection quickly.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07397689Recruiting
Early Sepsis Detection Tool for Children
This trial checks if a new tool can help doctors spot sepsis early in children. If your child is under 18, had a blood culture, and received strong antibiotics within the first day in the hospital, they may qualify.
ShanghaiAges Up to 18 years - NCT06103500Recruiting
Helping choose the right antibiotic for sepsis
This trial tests a computer tool to help doctors choose the right antibiotic for sepsis early on. It may help improve treatment by providing personalized recommendations based on your condition.
Mississauga, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07230067Recruiting
Sepsis with low platelets: platelet transfusion study
This study looks at whether platelet transfusions help patients with sepsis and very low platelet counts recover better. If you or your loved one had sepsis, a low platelet count, and were in the ICU for at least two days, this trial may be relevant.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06989892Recruiting
Comparing two dialysis filters for sepsis patients
This trial tests whether a newer, higher-performing dialysis filter helps people with kidney failure and sepsis better than the standard filter. It focuses on patients with high levels of inflammation (measured by a marker called interleukin-6).
Dusit, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07051668Recruiting
Improving Sepsis Diagnosis in Pediatric Emergency Transfers
This study tests a new toolkit to help doctors better diagnose sepsis in children during emergency transfer calls. It looks back at records and call recordings to see if the toolkit improves how sepsis is spotted early.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1 month+ - NCT06920979Recruiting
Home monitoring to stop sepsis from getting worse
This study tests a home monitoring system for people who come to the ER or their doctor with a serious infection that could turn into sepsis. The goal is to see if watching you at home can help catch worsening signs early and prevent hospitalization.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06904001Enrolling by invitation
Early warning model for sepsis in critically ill patients
This trial is building a tool to predict sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, in intensive care patients. It may help doctors act faster to prevent complications.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–99 - NCT06446947Recruiting
Blood markers for poor outcomes after sepsis in cancer surgery
This study looks at blood markers (epigenetics) to better understand why some people have a harder time recovering from a severe infection after major cancer surgery. The goal is to find early signs of poor outcomes in men aged 45–75 with post-surgery sepsis.
Marseille, Bouches du RhôneAges 45–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sepsis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 267 recruiting sepsis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a sepsis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a sepsis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.