Blood pressure puzzle: can a higher target save kidneys in shock?

NCT ID NCT04281277

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at 80 adults in the ICU with septic shock to see if raising blood pressure from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg helps protect kidney function. Researchers used ultrasound to measure kidney blood flow and tracked changes in kidney injury stages. The goal was to find out if a higher blood pressure target improves kidney survival.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Angers. Médecine Intensive Réanimation et médecine hyperbare

    Angers, 49100, France

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