Defining sepsis on the wards
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN86502304 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN86502304 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | 1.0 |
- Submission date
- 09/05/2016
- Registration date
- 17/06/2016
- Last edited
- 10/07/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Infections and Infestations
Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition, in which the body’s immune system goes into overdrive in response to an infection, causing widespread inflammation (swelling). Severe sepsis is the name used when the sepsis causes one or more of the body’s systems, such as the heart, liver or kidneys, to stop working properly (organ failure).In order to prevent this, it is vital that sepsis is recognised and treated quickly, with appropriate escalation to critical care (emergency care) if required. It has also been found that a patient with sepsis is five times more likely to die than a patient who has suffered a heart attack or stroke. In the UK, sepsis is estimated to be responsible for about 37,000 deaths every year at a cost of £2.5 billion, which in Wales this could equate to a figure of 1,800 deaths and a cost of £125 million. Currently, however, accurate data collection in the non-critical care setting is still under development in Wales and it is thought that the real number will be far higher. Sepsis is a major cause of avoidable deaths and it is essential that to understand the size of the problem within Wales so that the quality of care that patients receive can be improved. There has been a change in the definition of sepsis and it is unclear how this change will affect the detection and treatment of the condition in the UK healthcare setting. The aim of this study is to look at the prevalence (commonness) of sepsis across acute hospitals (hospitals with an emergency department) across Wales using the currently used and new definitions of sepsis.
Who can participate?
Adults with suspected sepsis who have been admitted to an emergency department or general ward at participating hospitals in Wales.
What does the study involve?
Over a 24 hour period, study staff monitor the number of adults who are admitted to one of the participating acute hospitals with suspected sepsis. The patients who have sepsis confirmed are asked to complete a very short questionnaire to measure their quality of life 1 year after they are discharged from the hospital. Ninety days after the start of the study, all participants have their medical notes reviewed by the study team in order to find out the number of deaths. The patient's details will be linked to the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage Databank (http://www.saildatabank.com) so the study team can follow them up looking at their healthcare use and long-term outcome.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
There are no direct benefits or risks to participants taking part in this study.
Where is the study run from?
Fifteen acute hospitals in Wales (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
February 2016 to January 2020
Who is funding the study?
UK Sepsis Trust (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Tamas Szakmany
Contact information
Public
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
| Phone | 01633234165 |
|---|---|
| szakmanyt1@cardiff.ac.uk |
Study information
| Study design | Prospective observational one-day point-prevalence study with longitudinal follow-up |
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| Primary study design | Observational |
| Secondary study design | Epidemiological study |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Quality of life |
| Participant information sheet | ISRCTN86502304_PIS_11May16.docx |
| Scientific title | DEfining SEPsis on The Wards: point prevalence study |
| Study acronym | DESEPTiW |
| Study hypothesis | The 2012 definitions described sepsis as confirmed or suspected infection together with 2 or more clinical criteria present. The 3rd International Consensus Definitions for sepsis describe the condition as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. The aim of this study is to look at the prevalence (commonness) of sepsis across acute hospitals (hospitals with an emergency department) across Wales using the currently used and new definitions of sepsis. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Wales 3 REC |
| Condition | Sepsis |
| Intervention | To define acute deterioration we will take a pragmatic approach and look at increase in the NEWS score within the preceding 24-hour period. We will look at the time of the worst NEWS score and use those observations and investigations closest to this time to determine the SOFA score. The NEWS (National Early Warning) Score is a universal track and trigger scoring system used in Wales to identify acutely unwell patients in the hospital. The SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score) is used to identify critically unwell patients on the Intensive Care Units and hospital wards. Both scores are calculated from routine observations such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and in case of the SOFA score some routinely obtained laboratory parameters such as white cell count. Utilisation of sepsis screening tools and delivery of Sepsis 6 will also be assessed. Hospital outcome data will be collected on the e-CRF (electronic case report) form and patient-level longitudinal outcomes including microbiology data will be collected via the linked SAIL database (a database of anonymised data about the population of Wales). Researchers will collect information on health care resource utilisation (number of GP visits, number and duration of hospital stay, number and nature of surgical procedures, number, duration and level of organ support during ICU stay) in the year preceding and two years after the study day. They will also link available microbiology data from the period of 14 days before and 90 days after the study day to assess the aetiology of the infection and determine any significant secondary infections. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | Prevalence of sepsis by both the 2012 Consensus definitions and the 3rd International Consensus Definitions. Measured on the day of the study in the Emergency Departments and general hospital wards. |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Evaluation of the microbiology of sepsis linking the patient episode to the Public Health Wales/Public Health England microbiology database. Evaluated after 30 days of study entry. 2. Assessment of practice gaps in care of patients with sepsis by measuring compliance with the Sepsis 6 bundle. 3. To evaluate the impact of sepsis on patient outcome, particularly on long-term healthcare utilization (2 years post discharge) and quality of life (12 months post discharge) using linked healthcare data from the SAIL database. Mortality will be measured at 30, 90 days and 1 and 2 years following study entry. Quality of life will be assessed using the EQ-5D questionnaire during a telephone interview at 12 months. |
| Overall study start date | 18/02/2016 |
| Overall study end date | 31/01/2020 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 250 |
| Total final enrolment | 1651 |
| Participant inclusion criteria | For the study day (0800 to 0759), consecutive patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) and acute hospital wards with sepsis related admission and patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) and acute hospital wards with acute ongoing sepsis will be enrolled. To be eligible patients must have all of the following: 1. Must be admitted or transferred to either the ED or hospital ward or critical care area. 2. Have a NEWS (National Early Warning) score of 3 or above 3. Have a high clinical suspicion of an infection 4. Have sepsis as defined by: 4.1. Either as infection together with two or more SIRS criteria (2012 definition) 4.2. Or as suspected or documented infection AND a proxy for organ dysfunction (i.e. acute increase of ≥2 SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) points) |
| Participant exclusion criteria | 1. Patients less than 18 years of age 2. Patients in acute Mental Health wards |
| Recruitment start date | 19/10/2016 |
| Recruitment end date | 10/10/2019 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- Wales
Study participating centres
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Swansea
SA6 6NL
United Kingdom
Abergavenny
NP7 7EGA
United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
United Kingdom
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
United Kingdom
Pntyclun
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
United Kingdom
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Rhyl
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Hospital/treatment centre
Research and Development Directorate
The Friars
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Wales
United Kingdom
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/045gxp391 |
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Funders
Funder type
Charity
No information available
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2018 |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| Publication and dissemination plan | National and international conferences and publications. |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are not expected to be made available. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | 11/05/2016 | 23/06/2016 | No | Yes | |
| Results article | results | 01/02/2018 | 12/06/2019 | Yes | No |
| Results article | results | 01/02/2018 | 12/06/2019 | Yes | No |
| Results article | results | 11/10/2018 | 12/06/2019 | Yes | No |
| Results article | results | 01/12/2018 | 12/06/2019 | Yes | No |
| Results article | results | 29/08/2019 | 13/03/2020 | Yes | No |
| Results article | results | 10/08/2021 | 12/08/2021 | Yes | No |
| Other publications | 21/10/2021 | 10/07/2023 | Yes | No | |
| Other publications | 10/12/2021 | 10/07/2023 | Yes | No |
Additional files
- ISRCTN86502304_PIS_11May16.docx
- - uploaded 23/06/2016
Editorial Notes
10/07/2023: Publication references added.
07/12/2021: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The recruitment end date was changed from 31/12/2021 to 10/10/2019.
2. The overall trial end date was changed from 31/12/2021 to 31/01/2020.
3. Total final enrolment added.
12/08/2021: Publication reference added.
09/07/2020: The trial contact details have been made publicly visible.
13/03/2020: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The recruitment end date has been changed from 20/10/2016 to 31/12/2021.
12/06/2019: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall end date was changed from 15/06/2018 to 31/12/2021.
2. Publication references added.
3. The plain English summary was updated to reflect these changes.
23/06/2016: Added participant information sheet
17/06/2016: the recruitment dates were changed from 15/06/2016 - 16/06/2016 to 19/10/2016 - 20/10/2016.
