Less than ten years after their intial description, the comprehension of Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs) biology is rapidly improving. They can be classified into four subgroups (ILCs 1, 2, 3 and NK cells) on the basis of their cytokine production and transcription factor expression.
They seem to be players in infectious diseases in animals but their role in human anti-bacterial defense remains unknown.
In this prospective work, the investigators will compare ILCs phenotyping in ICU patients managed for a septic shock, comparing them to ICU patients without any infectious disease on their inclusion. The investigators will also make a large immune mapping in all patients, to place ILCs in the global immune depressed state observed in septic patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Major patient
* patient admitted to resuscitation for septic shock
* patient admitted to intensive care for a serious condition and with no progressive infection at the time of collection
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minor patient
* Patient with therepeutic limitations
* Bone marrow failure
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.