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New algorithm may simplify heart checks in septic shock patients

NCT ID NCT04963686

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether simpler ultrasound measurements can accurately predict left ventricular function in patients with septic shock. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and compared standard heart function tests (LVEF and GLS) with easier-to-collect parameters like mitral annular motion. The goal was to create an algorithm that could diagnose heart dysfunction without complex imaging.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, faster way to check heart function in septic shock patients, helping doctors make quicker decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on developing an algorithm, not testing a treatment. The simpler measures may not be accurate enough to replace standard tests in all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Dec 2021

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients hospitalized in the Medical Intensive Care Department of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital for the management of septic shock. Patient with a transthoracic echocardiography should be performed within 72 hours of the diagnosis of septic shock.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients hospitalized in the Medical Intensive Care Department of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital for the management of septic shock. * Septic shock is defined by sepsis with a need for vasopressor amines to maintain a mean arterial pressure higher than or equal to 65 mmHg, and associated with hyperlactatemia (higher than 2 mmol/L). * A transthoracic echocardiography should be performed within 72 hours of the diagnosis of septic shock. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with cardiac arrhythmias, * patients with severe mitral or aortic valve disease, * patients with fused mitral Doppler flow, * patients with insufficient echogenicity to allow a correct assessment of left ventricular systolic function.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

left ventricular failure toxic shock syndrome Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

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Left ventricular systolic dysfunction Septic shock

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France

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