Checking skin blood flow in ICU patients with shock
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to check blood flow in the tiny blood vessels of the skin for people in the ICU with circulatory failure from sepsis or heart failure. It helps doctors understand how well blood is reaching tissues, which may guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You have a sudden, serious problem with blood flow (circulatory failure) caused by either sepsis (a severe infection) or heart failure.
- You are receiving a treatment to help your blood circulation.
- You are not feeling very agitated or restless.
- You do not have heavy bleeding (hemorrhagic shock).
- You do not have severe skin wounds or injuries.
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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