Herbal injection may improve circulation in septic shock
NCT ID NCT07603024
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tests whether a Chinese herbal medicine called Shenfu Injection can improve blood flow in people with septic shock, a life-threatening condition. Twenty adults in the ICU will receive the injection, and doctors will measure changes in circulation and oxygen levels. The goal is to gather early evidence to plan larger studies.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
nclusion Criteria Septic shock diagnosed according to Sepsis-3 criteria after adequate fluid resuscitation. Age ≥ 18 years. Within 24 hours of ICU admission. Receiving norepinephrine ≥ 0.10 µg/kg/min to maintain mean arterial pressure ≥ 65 mmHg. Hemodynamically stable without vasopressor dose adjustment for ≥ 30 minutes before baseline measurement. Endotracheal intubation with controlled mechanical ventilation under continuous sedation and analgesia. Presence of both arterial and central venous catheters with PiCCO monitoring capability. Written informed consent obtained from the patient or legally authorized representative. Exclusion Criteria Cardiogenic shock as primary diagnosis or cardiac index \< 2.2 L/min/m² after optimization. Severe pulmonary bullae, pneumothorax, or conditions precluding safe inspiratory hold maneuvers. Pregnancy or lactation. Expected ICU stay \< 48 hours or limitation of life-sustaining therapy. Known allergy or contraindication to Shenfu Injection or its ingredients (e.g., ginseng, aconitum).
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College)
Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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