Comparing second blood pressure medicines for septic shock
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests different combinations of blood pressure medicines given to patients on a breathing machine who have septic shock. The goal is to find the best dose of a second medicine when norepinephrine alone isn't enough.
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Who can take part
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) due to septic shock.
- You are already getting norepinephrine at a certain dose for at least 6 hours.
- Your norepinephrine dose has not changed in the last 2 hours.
- You do not have other types of shock (like heart or fluid loss shock).
- You do not have a current irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
- 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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