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Fecal Lactate and Resuscitation Outcomes in Critical Illness (DELTA-LAC)

27. juli 2026 oppdatert av: Jose J Zaragoza, MD MSc, Hospital H+ Queretaro

Prognostic Value of Fecal Lactate and the Fecal-to-Serum Lactate Gradient in Resuscitation Response Among Critically Ill Patients With Tissue Hypoperfusion: A Prospective Pilot Study.

This study evaluates the prognostic value of fecal lactate and the fecal-to-serum lactate gradient as early biomarkers of tissue hypoperfusion in critically ill patients. While serum lactate is widely used, it may not accurately reflect splanchnic perfusion. This prospective observational study aims to determine whether fecal lactate levels obtained within the first 12-24 hours can predict poor response to resuscitation at 24 hours. The primary outcome is a composite of increased vasopressor requirements, persistent hyperlactatemia, worsening organ dysfunction, or death.

Studieoversikt

Status

Aktiv, ikke rekrutterende

Forhold

Detaljert beskrivelse

Tissue hypoperfusion is a central mechanism in the development of organ dysfunction in critically ill patients. Although serum lactate is commonly used as a marker of hypoxia and a target for resuscitation, it may not adequately reflect regional perfusion, particularly in the splanchnic circulation. Persistent splanchnic hypoperfusion contributes to intestinal barrier dysfunction, bacterial translocation, and progression to multiple organ failure.

This study is based on the hypothesis that, under ischemic conditions, the intestinal mucosa behaves as a semipermeable membrane, allowing equilibration of lactate produced in the intestinal wall into the lumen. Therefore, fecal lactate may serve as a direct and early marker of intestinal hypoperfusion.

This is a prospective, observational, single-center cohort study conducted in an intensive care unit. Adult patients (≥18 years) with evidence of tissue hypoperfusion will be included. Fecal samples will be collected within the first 12-24 hours and processed through dilution, homogenization, centrifugation, and colorimetric analysis of the supernatant to quantify L-lactate levels. Simultaneously, serum lactate will be measured, and the fecal-to-serum lactate gradient will be calculated.

The primary outcome is poor response to resuscitation at 24 hours, defined as a composite endpoint including increased vasopressor requirements, serum lactate clearance <10% or persistent lactate >2 mmol/L, worsening organ dysfunction measured by SOFA score (increase ≥1 point), or death.

Secondary objectives include evaluating the correlation between fecal lactate and organ dysfunction severity, as well as determining the optimal cut-off value for fecal lactate to predict adverse outcomes using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.

This study aims to identify fecal lactate as a non-invasive, early, and specific biomarker of splanchnic hypoperfusion, potentially improving clinical decision-making and guiding resuscitation strategies in critically ill patients.

Studietype

Observasjonsmessig

Registrering (Antatt)

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Studiesteder

Mexico
- Querétaro
  - Querétaro City, Querétaro, Mexico, 76000
    - Hospital H+ Queretaro

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Prøvetakingsmetode

Ikke-sannsynlighetsprøve

Studiepopulasjon

Adult critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit with evidence of tissue hypoperfusion. Patients are identified at ICU admission or within the first 24 hours of shock onset and must have availability of a fecal sample for analysis. All patients receive standard of care management according to institutional protocols, and no interventions are assigned as part of the study.

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult patients ≥18 years admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
Evidence of tissue hypoperfusion defined by at least ONE of the following: Arterial serum lactate ≥2.0 mmol/L or Hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) ≥65 mmHg
Clinical signs of hypoperfusion (capillary refill time >3 seconds or mottling score ≥2)
Availability of fecal sample within the first 24 hours of ICU admission

Exclusion Criteria:

Active gastrointestinal bleeding
Recent abdominal surgery (<48 hours) with intestinal resection or stoma
Confirmed Clostridioides difficile infection
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders at ICU admission

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

Antall grupper / kohorter

Kohorter og intervensjoner

Gruppe / Kohort
Critically Ill Patients with Tissue Hypoperfusion Single cohort of adult critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit with evidence of tissue hypoperfusion. Fecal and serum lactate levels are measured within the first 12-24 hours. No interventions are assigned, and patients are managed according to standard of care. The study evaluates the prognostic value of fecal lactate and the fecal-to-serum lactate gradient in predicting response to resuscitation at 24 hours.

Gruppe / Kohort

Critically Ill Patients with Tissue Hypoperfusion

Single cohort of adult critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit with evidence of tissue hypoperfusion. Fecal and serum lactate levels are measured within the first 12-24 hours. No interventions are assigned, and patients are managed according to standard of care. The study evaluates the prognostic value of fecal lactate and the fecal-to-serum lactate gradient in predicting response to resuscitation at 24 hours.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål	Tiltaksbeskrivelse	Tidsramme
Poor Response to Resuscitation at 24 Hours Tidsramme: 24 hours	Composite outcome defined by the presence of at least one of the following within 24 hours: increase in vasopressor requirements compared to baseline, serum lactate clearance <10% or persistent lactate >2 mmol/L, increase in SOFA score ≥1 point, or death.	24 hours

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål	Tiltaksbeskrivelse	Tidsramme
Correlation Between Fecal Lactate and Organ Dysfunction Tidsramme: Baseline and 24 hours	Assessment of the association between fecal lactate levels and the severity of organ dysfunction measured by SOFA score at baseline and 24 hours.	Baseline and 24 hours
Diagnostic Performance of Fecal Lactate for Predicting Poor Response Tidsramme: 24 hours	Evaluation of the predictive accuracy of fecal lactate levels for poor response to resuscitation using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and area under the curve (AUC).	24 hours

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Sponsor

Hospital H+ Queretaro

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

6. april 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

1. november 2026

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

1. desember 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

15. juni 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

15. juni 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

18. juni 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

29. juli 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

27. juli 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. juli 2026

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Andre studie-ID-numre

CEI2026-03/01/V1

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Data sharing plans are currently undecided. Individual participant data may be shared in the future upon reasonable request, after study completion and publication of results, in accordance with institutional policies and ethical regulations.

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