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Septic ShockNCT06749756

Study on the Improvement of Microcirculation in Patients With Sepsis by Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C

A study testing vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin C, vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 and vitamin C in people with Septic Shock, run by Fan Zeng at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Sepsis is a kind of disease with high morbidity and mortality in ICU. At present, there is no specific treatment, and its pathogenesis is mainly excessive oxidative stress. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-regulating drugs may produce better therapeutic effects, while vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and vitamin C… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Septic Shock
What is being tested?
vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin C, vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 and vitamin C
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
296 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
10 Feb 2025to 28 Feb 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 and < 85 years old
  • Admitted to ICU
  • Diagnosis of patients with SEPSIS 3.0 (diagnostic criteria) 4, SOFA score is 2-13 points
  • 5. Obtain the informed consent of the subject or his family

Who cannot join

  • Patients have absolute contraindications such as vitamin allergy
  • Patients with a history of gout
  • Death is expected within 24 hours
  • Pregnant women
  • Use hydroprednisone or other equivalent dose hormones > 200mg/d within 24 hours
  • Without the informed consent of the patient or his/her representative
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  • Patients with a history of scleroderma
  • Patients with a history of vasculitis
  • Patients with oral mucosal diseases
  • Patients with severe difficulty in opening their mouth and unable to detect sublingual microcirculation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031

    fan Zeng, Learned scholar, 17744339835, zengfan1985@126.com

    qin Xu, 13458134030, 2246062995@qq.com

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About this study

Sepsis is a kind of disease with high morbidity and mortality in ICU. At present, there is no specific treatment, and its pathogenesis is mainly excessive oxidative stress. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-regulating drugs may produce better therapeutic effects, while vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and vitamin C have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-regulating effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether vitamin B6, vitamin B12 combined with vitamin C can improve the microcirculation and organ dysfunction in patients with sepsis, and improve the survival rate of patients with sepsis. The study included 296 patients who met the inclusion criteria. After randomization, the experimental group was given intravenous vitamin B6 300mg qd in addition to the basic treatment of sepsis Vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h, vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h for 4 days. Control group 1 was given vitamin B6 300mg qd and vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h intravenously for 4 days. Control group 2 was injected with vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h intravenously for 4 days. Control group 3: The same dose of placebo (0.9% sodium chloride solution) was administered for 4 days. After medication, sublingual microcirculation image and radial artery resistance index of snus pit were detected and recorded according to the time required by the study protocol. The duration of use of pressor drugs, ventilator days, ICU stay, 28-day mortality, capillary refill time, changes in SOFA score and APACHEII score on day 3 and day 7 compared with baseline values at randomization, daily veno-arterial carbon dioxide differential pressure (GAP) and central venous oxygen saturation were recorded. After the end of the experiment, statistical analysis of the data was carried out to further explore the test results

Conditions
Septic Shock
Being tested
vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin C, vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12, vitamin C, 0.9%Nacl
Medical subject headings
Shock, Septic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin CDrug

    In addition to the basic treatment of sepsis, intravenous injection of vitamin B6 300mg qd Vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h, vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h for 4 days.

  • vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12Drug

    In addition to the basic treatment of sepsis, vitamin B6 300mg qd and vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h were given intravenously for 4 days.

  • vitamin CDrug

    On the basis of the basic treatment of sepsis, intravenous vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h was given for 4 days.

  • 0.9%NaclDrug

    The same dose of placebo (0.9% sodium chloride solution) was administered on top of the sepsis base treatment for 4 days.

Study groups in NCT06749756
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experimental groupExperimentalIn addition to the basic treatment of sepsis, intravenous injection of vitamin B6 300mg qd Vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h, vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h for 4 days.
Receives: Drug: vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin C
Control group 1Active comparatorIn addition to the basic treatment of sepsis, vitamin B6 300mg qd and vitamin B12 0.5mg q6h were given intravenously for 4 days.
Receives: Drug: vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12
Control group 2Active comparatorOn the basis of the basic treatment of sepsis, intravenous vitamin C 50mg/kg q6h was given for 4 days.
Receives: Drug: vitamin C
Control group 3Active comparatorThe same dose of placebo (0.9% sodium chloride solution) was administered on top of the sepsis base treatment for 4 days.
Receives: Drug: 0.9%Nacl

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Improvement of microcirculation

    Sublingual microcirculation index (including perfusion vessel density (PVD) and total vessel density (TVD)) was measured after initiation of administration.

    Measured: At 0 hour, 6hours, 24hours, 48hours, 4 days, and 7 days after initiation of administration.

  2. Improvement of microcirculation

    The radial artery resistance index of snus pit was measured after the start of administration.

    Measured: At 0 hour, 6hours, 24hours, 48hours, 4 days, and 7 days after initiation of administration.

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. The duration of the patient's use of pressor drugs

    Duration of pressor drug use during the patient's trial medication

    Measured: 4 days

  2. Number of days on ventilator

    The number of days the patient was ventilator-ventilated within 28 days

    Measured: 28 days

  3. ICU stay

    Patient's 28-day ICU stay

    Measured: 28 days

  4. 28-day mortality

    28-day mortality

    Measured: 28 days

  5. Capillary refill time

    Capillary refill time during trial medication

    Measured: 4 days

  6. Changes in SOFA score

    Changes in SOFA scores on day 3 and day 7 compared with baseline values at randomization.The SOFA Score (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score) is a scoring system used to assess the severity of organ dysfunction in critically ill patients. It consists of six systems: respiratory, blood, liver, cardiovascular, nervous and kidney, with each system scored according to the degree of dysfunction on a scale of 0 (normal) to 4 (severe impairment or failure). The score of SOFA is closely related to the mortality and prognosis of patients. The higher the score, the higher the mortality.

    Measured: 7 days

  7. Changes in APACHEII score

    Changes in APACHEII scores on day 3 and day 7 compared with baseline values at randomization.The Apache II score, also known as the Acute Physiological and Chronic Health Assessment (APACHE II), is a scoring system used to assess the severity of a critically ill patient's condition and predict prognosis. The theoretical maximum value is 71 points, and the higher the score, the more severe the disease, the worse the prognosis and the higher the fatality rate.

    Measured: 7 days

  8. Daily change of veno-arterial carbon dioxide differential pressure (GAP)

    Daily change of veno-arterial carbon dioxide differential pressure (GAP)

    Measured: 4 days

  9. Daily change of central venous oxygen saturation (Scv02)

    Daily change of central venous oxygen saturation (Scv02)

    Measured: 4 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Dec 2024
  2. Study start10 Feb 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
296 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06749756
Sponsor's protocol ID
No. 742-1in2024ofLunShen(Yan)
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
7 Dec 2024
Last updated
5 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wald EL, Badke CM, Hintz LK, Spewak M, Sanchez-Pinto LN. Vitamin therapy in sepsis. Pediatr Res. 2022 Jan;91(2):328-336. doi: 10.1038/s41390-021-01673-6. Epub 2021 Jul 31.

    PubMed 34333556
  • Giustina AD, Danielski LG, Novochadlo MM, Goldim MPS, Joaquim L, Metzker KLL, Carli RJ, Denicol T, Cidreira T, Vieira T, Petronilho F. Vitamin B6 reduces oxidative stress in lungs and liver in experimental sepsis. An Acad Bras Cienc. 2019 Dec 2;91(4):e20190434. doi: 10.1590/0001-3765201920190434. eCollection 2019.

    PubMed 31800708
  • Wang Y, Lu WL, Feng WM, Xu W, Liu LH, He LM. RENAL PROTECTIVE EFFECT AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF VITAMIN B 6 IN PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS. Shock. 2024 Jun 1;61(6):841-847. doi: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000002329. Epub 2024 Apr 26.

    PubMed 38691102
  • Zhao W, Zhang J, Lu Y, Wang R. The vasorelaxant effect of H(2)S as a novel endogenous gaseous K(ATP) channel opener. EMBO J. 2001 Nov 1;20(21):6008-16. doi: 10.1093/emboj/20.21.6008.

    PubMed 11689441
  • Patel JJ, Willoughby R, Peterson J, Carver T, Zelten J, Markiewicz A, Spiegelhoff K, Hipp LA, Canales B, Szabo A, Heyland DK, Stoppe C, Zielonka J, Freed JK. High-Dose IV Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) in Septic Shock: A Double-Blind, Allocation-Concealed, Placebo-Controlled Single-Center Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (The Intravenous Hydroxocobalamin in Septic Shock Trial). Chest. 2023 Feb;163(2):303-312. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.09.021. Epub 2022 Sep 26.

    PubMed 36174744
  • Fisher BJ, Seropian IM, Kraskauskas D, Thakkar JN, Voelkel NF, Fowler AA 3rd, Natarajan R. Ascorbic acid attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury. Crit Care Med. 2011 Jun;39(6):1454-60. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e3182120cb8.

    PubMed 21358394
  • Sevransky JE, Rothman RE, Hager DN, Bernard GR, Brown SM, Buchman TG, Busse LW, Coopersmith CM, DeWilde C, Ely EW, Eyzaguirre LM, Fowler AA, Gaieski DF, Gong MN, Hall A, Hinson JS, Hooper MH, Kelen GD, Khan A, Levine MA, Lewis RJ, Lindsell CJ, Marlin JS, McGlothlin A, Moore BL, Nugent KL, Nwosu S, Polito CC, Rice TW, Ricketts EP, Rudolph CC, Sanfilippo F, Viele K, Martin GS, Wright DW; VICTAS Investigators. Effect of Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Hydrocortisone on Ventilator- and Vasopressor-Free Days in Patients With Sepsis: The VICTAS Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2021 Feb 23;325(8):742-750. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.24505.

    PubMed 33620405

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 +vitamin C, vitamin B6+ Vitamin B12 and vitamin C in people with Septic Shock, run by Fan Zeng at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact fan Zeng (17744339835, zengfan1985@126.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvement of microcirculation (time frame: At 0 hour, 6hours, 24hours, 48hours, 4 days, and 7 days after initiation of administration.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06749756, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Feb 2025.

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