Thank you for your interest in the SepTiC research trial.
SepTiC is the short name for Sepsis Trials in Critical Care research trial.
On this page there is information about taking part in this research if you are having treatment in an Intensive Care Unit or if you are a relative of someone in ICU and you have been asked if they would like to be part of this trial.
About the SepTiC research
This SepTiC research study looks to answer three important questions to help treat people with sepsis. To find out more about this research, click here.
Who can take part in this SepTiC research?
People who have sepsis and are in Intensive Care Units in hospitals taking part in this research. People can only take part if they are invited to by a doctor or research nurse in these hospitals.
About taking part in the SepTiC research
How healthcare research is done
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Why take part in research ?
Learn more about why people take part in research here.
We spoke with people who have had sepsis and asked what they thought of the SepTiC research. They told us:
" My husband had sepsis – I think it is really important research. I would have liked to be able to consent to a trial."
" It’s fundamental to include patients and relatives in research to improve treatment."
" Research like this is absolutely essential, we do need it."
" Getting tests to find out what bacteria are actually sensitive to will likely save the NHS a lot of money and might also save lives due to rapid antibiotic assistance that can happen."