Can draining fluids early save lives in septic shock?

NCT ID NCT04931485

First seen May 09, 2026 ยท Last updated May 09, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a structured plan to remove extra fluids early can help patients with septic shock. 170 adults in the ICU were randomly assigned to either the fluid removal protocol or standard care. The goal was to see if the plan was feasible and reduced fluid overload by day three.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen

    Sankt Gallen, 9000, Switzerland

  • Kantonsspital Winterthur

    Winterthur, 8400, Switzerland

  • University Hospital Basel

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

  • University Hospital Bern, Inselspital

    Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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