Understanding Immune Cell Changes in Sepsis

This observational study is looking at how certain immune cells, called myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), change in people with sepsis (a life-threatening response to infection) or trauma. Researchers want to understand why these cells might become "dysfunctional" and contribute to ongoing inflammation or a weakened immune system after sepsis. They will measure the number of neutrophils and early MDSCs to see how these cells are affected. You might be able to join if you are 18 to 100 years old and meet the criteria for sepsis. The study aims to understand the underlying reasons for poor recovery and complications after sepsis by studying these immune cells over time.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll 450 participants. It is not a treatment study, but rather aims to understand how the body responds to sepsis.
What's involved
You would provide blood samples. The study will measure certain immune cells at 6 months.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your immune cell levels will be measured at 6 months.

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NCT05110937

Dysfunctional Myelopoiesis and Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Sepsis

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
University of Florida
~450 participants
Updated 2026-08-19 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Blood sampling

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
The total number of neutrophils and early myeloid derived suppressor cells will be measured and will be used to determine the magnitude of myelopoiesis dysfunction.
Measured over 6 months
Sepsis
Trauma Injury
1 sites across 1 states
Florida1
  • Lyle Moldawer, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Florida
  • Philip Efron, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Florida
  • Tyler Loftus, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Florida

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  • The total number of neutrophils and early myeloid derived suppressor cells will be measured and will be used to determine the magnitude of myelopoiesis dysfunction.6 months

    The total number of neutrophils and early Myeloid derived suppressor cells will be measured at sepsis onset and during hospitalization and at 3 and 6 months.