Can a blood test predict organ failure in septic shock?
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial is studying a blood marker called GDF-15 to see if it can predict which patients with septic shock might develop multiple organ failure. If you have septic shock and do not have certain other serious health conditions, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with septic shock
- You do not have end-stage kidney failure
- You do not have chronic liver disease
- You do not have advanced heart failure (NYHA stage 3 or 4)
- You are not pregnant, do not have active cancer, and do not have a chronic immune or inflammatory disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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