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When to add a second blood pressure drug in septic shock? large trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06217562

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at the best time to add the drug vasopressin for people with septic shock—a life-threatening drop in blood pressure from infection. About 2,050 adults will be treated using either an earlier or later threshold for starting vasopressin. The goal is to see which approach reduces deaths within 28 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Vasopressin (a drug that raises blood pressure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors know the best time to add vasopressin to treat septic shock, potentially saving more lives.
What could go wrong
This is a late-stage trial but compares two common strategies, so the difference may be small. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

3,959 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years 2. Admitted to a study hospital emergency department (ED) or inpatient care unit 3. Administration of vasopressor(s) for septic shock Exclusion Criteria: None

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alta View Hospital

    Sandy City, Utah, 84094, United States

  • American Fork Hospital

    American Fork, Utah, 84003, United States

  • Cassia Regional Hospital

    Burley, Idaho, 83318, United States

  • Cedar City Hospital

    Cedar City, Utah, 84721, United States

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

  • LDS Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84143, United States

  • Layton Hospital

    Layton, Utah, 84041, United States

  • Logan Regional Hospital

    Logan, Utah, 84341, United States

  • McKay-Dee Hospital

    Ogden, Utah, 84403, United States

  • Park City Hospital

    Park City, Utah, 84060, United States

  • Riverton Hospital

    Riverton, Utah, 84065, United States

  • St. George Regional Hospital

    St. George, Utah, 84790, United States

  • Utah Valley Hospital

    Provo, Utah, 84604, United States

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