Could a second steroid save more lives in septic shock?

NCT ID NCT07451886

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding fludrocortisone to the usual steroid treatment (hydrocortisone) can help control septic shock better. It is a small pilot trial with 32 critically ill adults in the ICU. The main goal is to see if a larger, more definitive study is possible, not yet to prove the treatment works.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • North District Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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