Hidden blood pressure gap in shock could mislead treatment

NCT ID NCT06460519

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find out how often a blood pressure difference between the arm and leg occurs in patients with shock. Researchers will measure blood pressure non-invasively in 180 adults receiving strong vasopressors. The goal is to understand this gap better, so doctors can avoid giving incorrect doses of blood pressure medicines.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better monitor blood pressure in shock patients, potentially leading to safer use of vasopressors.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a phenomenon, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all shock types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shock

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SHOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud/Groupement hospitalier Sud, Service d'anesthésie réanimation médecine intensive
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69495, France
Département d'anesthésie Réanimation Hôpital Cardiologique Louis Pradel/Groupement Hospitalier Est
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Bron, 69500, France
Hopital Edouard heriot/Groupement hospitalier Centre, service de médecine intensive réanimation
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69003, France
Hôpital Edouard Heriot/ Groupement hospitalier Centre, service d'anesthésie réanimation
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69003, France
Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint Luc
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69007, France
Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse/Groupement hospitalier Nord, service d'anesthésie réanimation
RECRUITING

Lyon, 69004, France

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