Could a blue dye help reverse septic shock?
NCT ID NCT06532240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether methylene blue, a dye used in medicine, can help adults with septic shock recover faster. 88 participants received either methylene blue or a placebo for up to 5 days. The main goal was to see how quickly blood pressure stabilized without other drugs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- methylene blue
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to treat septic shock and reduce time on blood pressure support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 88 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and methylene blue can cause side effects like allergic reactions or interactions with other drugs.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northern Jiangsu people's hospital
Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225000, China
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