The aim of this study is to investigate, in patients admitted to the intensive care unit either for reasons other than sepsis who subsequently develop sepsis or with a primary diagnosis of sepsis, whether monocyte distribution, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can be used in addition to conventional biomarkers, and to examine their relationships with these biomarkers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients monitored in the intensive care unit for at least 24 hours
* Age over 18 years
* Diagnosis of sepsis or septic shock
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with hematological diseases
* Patients who have undergone organ or bone marrow transplantation
* Patients diagnosed with AIDS
* Patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy for any reason
* Patients with chronic renal failure
* Patients with liver failure not related to sepsis
* Patients admitted due to intoxication
* Patients with intracranial pathologies (e.g., mass, hemorrhage) that may lead to morbidity due to volume loading
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.