Can a simple salt solution help septic shock patients?

NCT ID NCT03528213

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether giving a sodium lactate solution to people with septic shock could help manage their fluid balance. Septic shock is a life-threatening condition where blood pressure drops dangerously due to infection. The study involved 59 participants and compared fluid balance and other outcomes like organ failure and survival. The goal was to see if this approach is worth studying further.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sepsis toxic shock syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH ARRAS

    Arras, France

  • CH DOUAI

    Douai, France

  • CH LENS

    Lens, France

  • Ch Dunkerque

    Dunkirk, France

  • Chu Rouen

    Rouen, France

  • Hopital Victor Provo - Roubaix

    Roubaix, France

  • Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHU

    Lille, France