Could a simple pill help ICU patients get off blood pressure meds faster?
NCT ID NCT06930235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding the oral drug midodrine to standard IV norepinephrine helps critically ill patients with shock stop IV blood pressure support sooner. 112 stable ICU patients on low-dose norepinephrine were included. The goal was to see if midodrine shortens weaning time.
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Sohag University Hospital
Sohag, Egypt
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