Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Sepsis clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 7 recruiting sepsis studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 2/Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06521502Recruiting
Studying inflammation in the heart and lungs in the ICU
This study collects blood samples from people in the ICU with sudden heart or lung problems caused by inflammation. The goal is to learn more about these conditions and improve future treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06772675Recruiting
Reducing vancomycin in NICU babies
This study asks NICUs to reduce the use of the antibiotic vancomycin. It's for hospital units that are part of certain networks and agree to follow the study plan.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06517810Recruiting
QUELIMMUNE pediatric surveillance registry
This registry tracks children treated with QUELIMMUNE therapy to see how well it works over time. It helps doctors learn more about the treatment's safety and effects in kids.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 22 years - NCT07629154Recruiting
Safe Hospital Discharge Planning for Children
This study tests a new discharge process to help children recover safely at home after being treated in the hospital for an infection. The goal is to make sure children get the right follow-up care and support after they leave the hospital.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 5–16 - NCT05267821RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing anakinra to reduce inflammation in pediatric sepsis MODS
This study tests whether a medicine called anakinra can “turn down” harmful inflammation in children with severe illness from sepsis. It aims to improve organ function when multiple organs are starting to fail.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT06824350Recruiting
Chlorine in water to prevent newborn infections
This trial tests whether adding a small amount of chlorine to the drinking water at public health facilities can reduce infections (including those resistant to antibiotics) in newborns. You and your baby may be eligible if you deliver at a participating facility that does not already chlorinate its water.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges Any age
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Sepsis trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting sepsis studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 3 studies
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa Clara
- Kaiser Permanente San Leandro
- Kaiser Permanente-Oakland
- Kaiser Permanente-San Francisco
- Kaiser Permanente-Walnut Creek
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
What taking part in a sepsis study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting sepsis studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there sepsis clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 7 recruiting sepsis studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a sepsis study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a sepsis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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