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New heart imaging study seeks clues in septic shock survival

NCT ID NCT03663192

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 50 adults with septic shock to see how a sensitive heart ultrasound technique, called strain echocardiography, can track heart function changes. The goal was to understand if these measurements can help predict patient outcomes. The research did not test a treatment, but aimed to gather knowledge for future care.

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Study facts

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2016

Finished

Mar 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

ICU patients

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Septic shock (suspected or proven infection and norepinephrine ≥ 0,25µg/kg/min) * Inclusion within the first 24h of septic shock Exclusion Criteria: * Patient \< 18 year of age * Pregnant women * History of myocardial infarction, valvular disease, atrial fibrillation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Sprains and Strains toxic shock syndrome

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Echocardiography Shock, septic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Intensive care unit CHU Nimes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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