Can early combo therapy shield kidneys in septic shock?
NCT ID NCT07418541
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving intravenous fluids and a blood-pressure-raising drug (norepinephrine) together early can prevent acute kidney injury in adults with septic shock. Researchers will treat 100 patients in the ICU or emergency department and monitor kidney function and blood pressure changes. The goal is to see if this early combination approach reduces kidney damage compared to standard timing.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and crystalloid fluids
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that giving fluids and a blood-pressure drug together early helps prevent kidney damage in septic shock patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (100 people) with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The approach is already standard care, so benefits may be modest.
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