New algorithm may simplify heart checks in septic shock patients
NCT ID NCT04963686
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether simpler ultrasound measurements can accurately predict left ventricular function in patients with septic shock. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and compared standard heart function tests (LVEF and GLS) with easier-to-collect parameters like mitral annular motion. The goal was to create an algorithm that could diagnose heart dysfunction without complex imaging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simpler, faster way to check heart function in septic shock patients, helping doctors make quicker decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on developing an algorithm, not testing a treatment. The simpler measures may not be accurate enough to replace standard tests in all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
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