Clinical trials: Shock
Treatment of Hypovolemia and Shock
Gelatines in Pediatric PatientS
The aim of volume replacement is to compensate a reduction in the intravascular volume e.g. during surgery and to counteract hypovolemia in order to maintain hemodynamics and vital functions.
- Trial name
- GPS (NCT02495285)
- Testing
- Gelofusine 4%, Gelaspan 4%
- Where
- 11 sites in Bulgaria, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 601 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock
Pharmacokinetic and Biomarker Study of Pioglitazone in Adolescents With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of pioglitazone and to determine the effect on inflammatory biomarkers for pioglitazone in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
- Trial name
- NCT01352182
- Testing
- Pioglitazone hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sepsis
Randomized Trial of Inhaled Nitric Oxide to Augment Tissue Perfusion in Sepsis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inhaled nitric oxide is an effective treatment for microcirculatory dysfunction and acute organ system failure in the early stage of sepsis therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00608322
- Testing
- Inhaled nitric oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Anxiety Disorders
Expectation of Unpleasant Events in Anxiety Disorders
Fear and anxiety are normal responses to a threat. However, anxiety is considered abnormal when the response to the threat is excessive or inappropriate.
- Trial name
- NCT00055224
- Testing
- Threat of shock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 921 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Septic Shock
HCT+F vs. HCT Alone in Critically Ill Medical Septic Shock Patients
This study will be conducted as a single-center, prospective, open-label, randomized trial that will evaluate adult patients admitted with septic shock to the medical critical care unit (MCC).
- Trial name
- NCT03710187
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee Medical Center
Septic Shock
Intravenous AII for the Treatment of Severe Hypotension in High Output Shock: A Pilot Study
The investigators propose a dose finding study to determine the feasibility of Angiotensin II (AII) to increase mean arterial pressure in high-output shock.
- Trial name
- ATHOS (NCT01393782)
- Testing
- Angiotensin II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Septic Shock, Fluid Therapy
Fluid Balance in the ICU - Interventions to Minimize Fluids in Patients With Septic Shock
The purpose of the study is to determine if a protocol that assesses patients' daily fluid intake and output can decrease the overall amount of fluid patients receive during the first five days in the ICU.
- Conditions
- Septic Shock, Fluid Therapy, Hypotension
- Trial name
- NCT02473718
- Testing
- Fluid minimization protocol, Ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cytokine Storm (Covid-19)
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib in Patients With COVID-19 Associated Cytokine Storm
This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 29-day, multicenter study to assess the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib + standard-of-care (SoC) therapy, compared with placebo + SoC therapy, in patients aged ≥12 years…
- Trial name
- RUXCOVID (NCT04362137)
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 432 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hemorrhagic Shock
Effect of Remote Ischemic Conditioning on Trauma Patients With Hemorrhagic Shock
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether remote ischemic conditioning is a safe and effective intervention to prevent the development of inflammation and coagulopathy in trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock.
- Trial name
- NCT02071290
- Testing
- Pneumatic tourniquet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Septic Shock
Hemodynamic and Inflammatory Effects of Abrupt Versus Tapered Corticosteroid Discontinuation in Septic Shock
The proposed study will evaluate the potential benefit of a tapered course of hydrocortisone compared to abrupt cessation in patients initiated on hydrocortisone for septic shock.
- Trial name
- NCT01150409
- Testing
- hydrocortisone, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Abdominal Surgery, Respiratory Failure
Metabolites of Tramadol in the Postoperative Surgical Patients
Tramadol is opioid analgesic widely used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is metabolized by cytochrome CYP2D6 into two major metabolites: pharmacologically active metabolite O-desmethyltramadol (M1) and inactive…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Surgery, Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, Liver Dysfunction
- Trial name
- METRAS (NCT04004481)
- Testing
- Postoperative analgesia using tramadol
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Acute Respiratory Failure, Intubation Complication
Preventing Cardiovascular collaPse With Administration of Fluid Resuscitation Before Endotracheal Intubation
Endotracheal intubation is common in the care of critically ill patients. Complications of airway management in this setting are frequently encountered and may be associated with an increased risk of death.
- Trial name
- PrePARE (NCT03026777)
- Testing
- intravenous crystalloid fluid, 500 mL
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Pancreatitis
Rectal Indomethacin to Prevent Post ESWL-pancreatitis
The purpose of the study is to determine whether rectal indomethacin reduces the incidence of post-ESWL pancreatitis.
- Trial name
- RIPEP (NCT02797067)
- Testing
- indomethacin suppository, Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,370 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST), Sarcoma
SARC023: Ganetespib and Sirolimus in Patients With MPNST (Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors)
Phase 1: To assess the safety, tolerability, and maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/ recommended dose of ganetespib when administered in combination with sirolimus in patients with refractory or relapsed sarcomas including unresectable…
- Trial name
- NCT02008877
- Testing
- ganetespib, Sirolimus
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Shock
Non-Invasive Ventilation Via a Helmet Device for Patients Respiratory Failure
The objective of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of helmet ventilation as compared with Face mask in patients with respiratory failure.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Shock, Ventilatory Failure, Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01680783
- Testing
- Non invasive ventilation using a helmet hyperbaric device, Noninvasive ventilation via facemask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Vitamin C & Thiamine to Treat Sepsis and Septic Shock
Investigators propose to investigate the use of IV vitamins B1 and C in a randomized, double-blinded, prospective trial to determine if these medications decrease mortality rates in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock.
- Trial name
- NCT03592277
- Testing
- Vitamin C, Vitamin B1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid in Preventing Collapse of the Osteonecrotic Femoral Head
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of zoledronic acid over 2 years in preventing early collapse and progression of joint dome depression (≥ 2 mm by X-ray) of the femoral head in patients with large (> 30%: criteria…
- Trial name
- EZAPCOFH (NCT00939900)
- Testing
- zoledronic acid (aclasta)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Cardiogenic Shock
HEROIC (Heparin Requirement in Counterpulsation)
Patients with intra-aortic balloon pumps (catheters placed in the groin connected to a pump which assists the heart by opening and closing a balloon in the aorta, thereby decreasing the work of the heart and improving blood flow…
- Trial name
- HEROIC (NCT00445211)
- Testing
- Heparin, Without Heparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sigh Ventilation to Increase Ventilator-Free Days in Victims of Trauma at Risk for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A randomized, concurrent controlled trial to assess if adding sigh breaths to usual invasive mechanical ventilation of victims of trauma who are at risk of developing ARDS will decrease the number of days they require invasive…
- Trial name
- SiVent (NCT02582957)
- Testing
- Sigh breaths
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 524 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Hypotension, Shock
Optimal VAsopressor titraTION Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this research study is to determine if it is better to give vasopressors to patients to maintain a higher blood pressure target versus a lower blood pressure target.
- Trial name
- OVATION (NCT01800877)
- Testing
- Vasopressors
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Francois Lamontagne