Arm cuff procedure tested to fight organ failure in septic shock
NCT ID NCT03201575
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a simple arm cuff procedure, called remote ischemic conditioning, could reduce organ failure in 180 adults with septic shock. The cuff was inflated and deflated in cycles to mimic a brief, harmless stress. Researchers measured organ failure severity using the SOFA score. The goal was to see if this easy, non-drug approach could protect organs and improve outcomes.
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Locations
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CH de Roanne
Roanne, France
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, France
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CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France
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Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Remote ischemic conditioning (arm cuff inflation and deflation cycles)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce organ damage in septic shock patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with 180 patients. The intervention is experimental and may not show clear benefit. Results may not apply to all septic shock cases.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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