NCT07320638

Brief Summary

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's overwhelming response to infection, which can lead to organ damage and failure. The goal of this observational study is to better understand the underlying biological changes that occur in patients with sepsis compared to those who do not have the condition. We will collect peripheral blood samples from patients diagnosed with sepsis and from non-sepsis control participants. From these samples, we will isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and serum. We will then analyze these components to measure the activity of specific genes and the levels of key inflammatory factors (cytokines). The information we gather will help researchers identify molecular and inflammatory markers associated with sepsis. This knowledge is crucial for developing new and more effective methods for diagnosing and treating this critical illness.

Trial Health

75
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
65

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
1mo left

Started Dec 2021

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress98%
Dec 2021Jul 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 10, 2021

Completed
4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 21, 2025

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 6, 2026

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2026

Expected
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 6, 2026

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4.5 years

First QC Date

December 21, 2025

Last Update Submit

December 21, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • TRIM25 in PBMCs

    We will collect peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from both sepsis patients and non-sepsis control patients to compare the expression level of the TRIM25 gene in these cells.

    From 2021.12 to 2026.06

Study Arms (1)

Non-sepsis patients

Sepsis patients

Diagnostic Test: Gene and Inflammatory Marker Analysis in Sepsis

Interventions

1.Sepsis Group: 1. SOFA score \>=2; 2. Aged 18-70 years male and female; 3. Hospitalization. 2.Non-sepsis Group: (1) Healthy adults; (2) Aged 18-70 years male and female.

Non-sepsis patients

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

The study population will consist of two primary, non-overlapping groups of adult participants recruited from the hospital setting: Sepsis Patient Cohort (Case Group): Adult patients (aged 18 years or older) who are diagnosed with Sepsis based on the Sepsis-3 clinical criteria (or the most current widely accepted clinical definitions) upon admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or general ward. Non-Sepsis Control Cohort (Control Group): Adult patients (aged 18 years or older) who are admitted to the hospital with non-infectious conditions or healthy volunteers, provided they do not meet the criteria for sepsis or severe infection at the time of enrollment. The enrollment process for both groups will be observational, involving the collection of a single peripheral blood sample for the isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and serum, as well as collection of relevant clinical data.

You may qualify if:

  • \. SOFA score \>=2; 2. Aged 18-70 years male and female; 3. Hospitalization.

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Immune system disease, such as HIV; 2. Disease that possibly affect the function of immune system, such as tumor and chronic viral infection; 3. Patients that treated with massive cortical hormone (\>200mg/d) or immunosuppressant; 4. Pregnant or lactation women.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sepsis

Interventions

Genes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

InfectionsSystemic Inflammatory Response SyndromeInflammationPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genome ComponentsGenomeGenetic StructuresGenetic Phenomena

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2025

First Posted

January 6, 2026

Study Start

December 10, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations