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mSEP: Testing of Physiological and Immune-metabolic Blood Markers for Maternal Sepsis

United Kingdom330 participantsStarted 2020-10-12

Plain-language summary

A prospective observational cohort study investigating physiological parameters vs biological markers of whole blood in septic and non-septic pregnant woman to predict systemic immune health

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant with viable pregnancy confirmed on ultrasound at dating scan and over 18 years of age Able to provide informed consent (a translation service will be provided for women where English is not the first language); Women recruited into Cohort B will have deferred consent taken to avoid interference with clinical care. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman under the age of 18 or wishing not to consent, withdrawing consent or lacking capacity.

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Positive predictive value of genomic sepsis-test biomarker in identifying participants with confirmed sepsis

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05023954

SponsorCardiff University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-01

Contact for this trial

Simran Sharma, MBBCH

07800885790 SharmaS44@cardiff.ac.uk

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