Major trial to settle debate: which blood pressure drug saves kidneys during surgery?

NCT ID NCT06802224

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study compares two standard drugs, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, used to treat low blood pressure during major surgery. The goal is to see which one better prevents kidney injury after the operation. About 18,000 adults having non-cardiac surgery lasting at least two hours will take part, with hospitals alternating which drug they use each month.

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  • Duke University Medical Center

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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  • Henry Ford Health

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    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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  • University of Maryland

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    College Park, Maryland, 20742, United States

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  • University of Michigan

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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  • University of Virginia

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States

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