Does body weight matter for septic shock treatment? large study investigates
NCT ID NCT04153578
First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at 945 adults with septic shock in the ICU to compare two ways of giving blood pressure medicines (vasopressors): one based on the patient's weight and one not. The goal was to see if one approach leads to better outcomes or fewer side effects. Researchers also checked if the results differed between obese and non-obese patients.
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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