Capillary refill time to guide septic shock treatment
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way of giving fluids and medicines to people with septic shock. It focuses on a simple sign called capillary refill time (how fast color returns when you press a fingernail) to guide treatment, aiming to improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have septic shock (a serious infection causing low blood pressure despite fluids)
- You have been diagnosed with septic shock within the last 4 hours
- You are not bleeding actively
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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