Could lying Head-Down save lives? small trial tests simple fix for low blood pressure in ICU
NCT ID NCT05209737
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether placing critically ill patients with low blood pressure in a head-down tilt (Trendelenburg) position could improve organ function by reducing the need for fluids and blood-pressure-raising drugs. The study included 10 sedated, ventilated patients in the ICU with conditions like septic shock. The approach was compared to standard semi-upright care, but the trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Locations
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Demikhov Municipal Clinical Hospital 68
Moscow, Russia
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Vishnevsky Center of Surgery
Moscow, 117997, Russia
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