Can a simple blood test guide septic shock treatment?
NCT ID NCT05824767
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This completed pilot study looked at whether two blood markers, renin and DPP3, can predict how well patients with septic shock respond to the drug angiotensin II compared to standard blood pressure medicines. Forty adults with persistent low blood pressure despite standard treatment were randomly assigned to receive either angiotensin II or usual care. The goal was to see if these markers could help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient.
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Locations
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University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Angiotensin II (Giapreza)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which septic shock patients will benefit most from angiotensin II, potentially improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The study is unblinded, which can introduce bias.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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