Septic shock
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Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that can occur when an infection spreads throughout the body. Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are leading cutting-edge studies to improve our understanding of septic shock and develop better treatments. This page includes selected news stories about our septic shock research, links to researchers working in this area and related resources. Learn more below.
Research & News
Labs and Groups
These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team.
HERO Group (Dr. Thavorn)
Stewart Lab
Clinical Trials
The following list of clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital is pulled from ClinicalTrials.gov, which is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and only available in English. If you find a clinical trial that interests you, you can bring the information to the next appointment with your care team and ask if you are eligible for the study. If so, they may be able to refer you to the study team. If you email the study team directly, we can guarantee a response. Learn more about participating in research and clinical trials.
Integrated Clinical Decision Support for Empiric Antibiotic Selection in Sepsis (NCT06103500)
Sepsis, Bacterial Infections, Community-Acquired Infections, Hospital Infection View DetailsA Platform Trial for Gram Negative Bloodstream Infections (NCT06537609)
Gram-negative Bacteremia View DetailsUmbilical Mesenchymal Stromal Cells as Cellular Immunotherapy for Septic Shock (NCT05969275)
Septic Shock, Sepsis, Pathologic Processes, Shock, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Inflammation, Infections View DetailsPublications
The following research publications from The Ottawa Hospital are pulled from PubMed, with publication date of 2020 or later. Note that PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and is only available in English.
A potency and toxicology study on tolerability of cryopreserved mesenchymal stem cell product with DMSO in septic mice and nude rats.
2025-10-06 Go to publicationWhat every intensivist should know about…methylene blue in septic shock.
2025-11-12 Go to publicationMethylene Blue Administration in Septic Shock: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
2025-10-31 Go to publicationProstate cancer detection by MRI-ultrasonography fusion transperineal vs transrectal biopsy: a randomised control trial.
2025-10-01 Go to publicationFirst Use of Phage Therapy in Canada for the Treatment of a Life-Threatening, Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis Periprosthetic Joint Infection.
2025-08-14 Go to publication