Phenylephrine in Septic Shock - Tabular View

Tracking Information

First Received Date ^ICMJE

March 12, 2008

Last Updated Date

August 15, 2008

Start Date ^ICMJE

November 2007

Primary Completion Date

June 2008 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Current Primary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Systemic and regional hemodynamics [ Time Frame: during the first 12 hours from the onset of septic shock ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Primary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Same as current

Change History

Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00639015 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site

Current Secondary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Organ functions,adverse effects [ Time Frame: during the first 12 hours from the onset of septic shock ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Secondary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Same as current

Descriptive Information

Brief Title ^ICMJE

Phenylephrine in Septic Shock

Official Title ^ICMJE

Phenylephrine Versus Norepinephrine in Septic Shock: Effects on Systemic and Regional Hemodynamics. A Randomized, Controlled, Trial

Brief Summary

The present study was conducted as a prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare:

the effects of norepinephrine and phenylephrine on systemic and regional hemodynamics in patients with catecholamine-dependent septic shock
to test the hypothesis that norepinephrine may likewise better preserve hepatosplanchnic perfusion versus phenylephrine in patients suffering from septic shock

Detailed Description

Thirty two septic shock patients requiring vasopressor support to maintain mean arterial pressure between 65 and 75 mmHg despite adequate volume resuscitation will be enrolled in the study. Patients will be randomly allocated to be treated with either a) titrated phenylephrine, b) titrated norepinephrine (control; each n = 16), to achieve a mean arterial pressure (MAP) between 65 and 75 mmHg, if necessary. Data from right heart catheterization, thermo-dye dilution catheter, gastric tonometry as well as data from organ function, will be obtained at baseline and after 12 hours.

Study Phase

Phase II

Study Type ^ICMJE

Interventional

Study Design ^ICMJE

Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Condition ^ICMJE

Septic Shock

Intervention ^ICMJE

Drug: Phenylephrine
Drug: Norepinephrine

Study Arms / Comparison Groups

Experimental: Phenylephrine
Active Comparator: Norepinephrine

Publications *

Morelli A, Ertmer C, Rehberg S, Lange M, Orecchioni A, Laderchi A, Bachetoni A, D'Alessandro M, Van Aken H, Pietropaoli P, Westphal M. Phenylephrine versus norepinephrine for initial hemodynamic support of patients with septic shock: a randomized, controlled trial. Crit Care. 2008;12(6):R143. Epub 2008 Nov 18.

* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ^ICMJE

Completed

Enrollment ^ICMJE

Completion Date

June 2008

Primary Completion Date

June 2008 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility Criteria ^ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

Clinical diagnosis of Septic shock
Vasopressor support to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) between 65 and 75 mmHg despite adequate volume resuscitation (pulmonary artery occlusion pressure = 13-18 mmHg and central venous pressure = 8-12 mmHg)

Exclusion Criteria:

Pregnancy
Age < 18 years
Present cardiac dysfunction
Present or suspected acute mesenteric ischemia

Gender

Both

Ages

18 Years and older

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Contacts ^ICMJE

Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects

Location Countries ^ICMJE

Italy

Administrative Information

NCT ID ^ICMJE

NCT00639015

Responsible Party

Andrea Morelli, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Study ID Numbers ^ICMJE

1282

Study Sponsor ^ICMJE

University of Roma La Sapienza

Collaborators ^ICMJE

Investigators ^ICMJE

Study Director:

Andrea Morelli, M.D.

Departement of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of the University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Information Provided By

University of Roma La Sapienza

Verification Date

March 2008

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