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Pragmatic Trial Tests AI-Powered Sepsis and Deterioration Prediction Scores Across 150,000 Patients — Early Detection Strategy Under Investigation

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12 May 2026

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A groundbreaking 150,000-patient pragmatic trial is testing two predictive scoring systems designed to identify sepsis and patient deterioration four hours before clinical recognition. The study could transform proactive patient monitoring in acute care settings.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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