Status:

TERMINATED

Effect of Hydrocortison on Post-ischemic Flow-mediated Dilation and on Thenar Oxygen Saturation in Human Septic Shock.

Lead Sponsor:

Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans

Conditions:

Septic Shock

Adult

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The main objectives of the study are 1)to examine the immediate (2 hours) and delayed (8 hours) effects of intravenous hydrocortison on macro and microvascular post-ischemic vasoreactivity, in septic ...

Detailed Description

Two primary end points, considered as reflecting vasoreactivity will be assessed : 1. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery, measured by ultrasound imaging, expressed in mm or in percen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age over 18 yrs
  • consent obtained
  • septic shock (according to international definition)
  • patient sedated and submitted to invasive mechanical ventilation
  • no need for surgery expected within 24 hours after enrollment
  • patient has received at least one dose of large spectrum antibiotics
  • superior vena cava catheter in place
  • patient carrying a thermodilution device for cardiac output measurement
  • stable mean arterial pressure within 65-5 mmHg limits for at least 2 hours;

Exclusion

  • pregnancy
  • age below 18 years
  • patient treated with iv continuous epinephrine
  • chronic occlusive arteriopathy of the upper limbs
  • regular or recent treatment with glibenclamide or glipizide
  • regular or recent treatment with steroids
  • known surrenal insufficiency

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 5 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01817153

Start Date

November 5 2013

End Date

November 5 2019

Last Update

February 11 2020

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Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans

Orléans, France, 45000