Hidden blood pressure gap in shock could mislead treatment

NCT ID NCT06460519

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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

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

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    Lyon, 69495, France

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  • Département d'anesthésie Réanimation Hôpital Cardiologique Louis Pradel/Groupement Hospitalier Est

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    Bron, 69500, France

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  • Hopital Edouard heriot/Groupement hospitalier Centre, service de médecine intensive réanimation

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69003, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Hôpital Edouard Heriot/ Groupement hospitalier Centre, service d'anesthésie réanimation

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    Lyon, 69003, France

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  • Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint Luc

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69007, France

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    Contact

  • Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse/Groupement hospitalier Nord, service d'anesthésie réanimation

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69004, France

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