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Can ultrasound guide septic shock treatment? experts weigh in

NCT ID NCT07616817

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Albany Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study gathers 35-50 international critical care experts to agree on how to classify and manage septic shock using point-of-care ultrasound. The goal is to create consensus statements that could help personalize treatment. No patients are enrolled; instead, experts complete surveys in a Delphi process. The study does not test any drug or device.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to standardized guidelines for using ultrasound to personalize care for septic shock patients.
What could go wrong
This is a consensus-building survey, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The results are expert opinions, not proven outcomes, and may not change practice.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Steering Committee A world-wide Steering Committee (SC) comprised of critical care physicians with expertise in point-of-care ultrasound was formed including one Delphi methodologist. Selection of Experts Healthcare professionals with at least 30% of the clinical work commitment to managing critically ill patients.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: -Healthcare professionals with at least 30% of the clinical work commitment to managing critically ill patients. AND at least one of the following: * At least one publication on point-of-care ultrasound in critically ill patients * Accreditation/certification/ institutional credentialing in point-of-care ultrasound or echocardiography. * Ten or more years of experience in point-of-care ultrasonography in critically ill patients. 35-50 International experts from six continents will be engaged in the Delphi process. * Concerted efforts will be made to ensure that at least 50% of the experts are from low-and middle-income countries and not more than 70% are from each sex. Exclusion Criteria: * Expert candidates who do not meet detailed inclusion criteria

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiogenic shock infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis Shock toxic shock syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sepsis Septic shock Shock

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albany Medical College

    Albany, New York, 12208, United States

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