Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ascorbic Acid, Corticosteroids, and Thiamine in Sepsis (ACTS) Trial (NCT NCT03389555)

NCT ID: NCT03389555

Last Updated: 2021-02-16

Results Overview

Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score at Baseline and 72 Hours. The SOFA score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 24, with higher scores meaning worse outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Target enrollment

205 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Enrollment to 72-hours

Results posted on

2021-02-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Overall Study
STARTED
103
102
Overall Study
COMPLETED
101
99
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
3
Overall Study
Death
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Total
n=200 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
68.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.0 • n=101 Participants
67.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 • n=99 Participants
68.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5 • n=200 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
44 Participants
n=101 Participants
45 Participants
n=99 Participants
89 Participants
n=200 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
57 Participants
n=101 Participants
54 Participants
n=99 Participants
111 Participants
n=200 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
68 Participants
n=91 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
73 Participants
n=93 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
141 Participants
n=184 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
18 Participants
n=91 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
16 Participants
n=93 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
34 Participants
n=184 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
5 Participants
n=91 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
3 Participants
n=93 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
8 Participants
n=184 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
More than one Race
0 Participants
n=91 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
1 Participants
n=93 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
1 Participants
n=184 Participants • Excluded 10 patients in intervention arm and 6 patients in placebo arm who did not have race data available.
BMI, mean (SD)
28.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1 • n=101 Participants
27.9 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=99 Participants
28.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=200 Participants
Medical History,
# with Malignancy
26 Participants
n=101 Participants
32 Participants
n=99 Participants
58 Participants
n=200 Participants
Medical History,
# with Coronary Artery Disease
26 Participants
n=101 Participants
26 Participants
n=99 Participants
52 Participants
n=200 Participants
Medical History,
# with Congestive Heart Failure
14 Participants
n=101 Participants
23 Participants
n=99 Participants
37 Participants
n=200 Participants
Medical History,
Liver Disease
11 Participants
n=101 Participants
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=200 Participants
Primary Infectious Source
Pneumonia
31 Participants
n=94 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
28 Participants
n=93 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
59 Participants
n=187 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
Primary Infectious Source
Intra-abdominal
30 Participants
n=94 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
23 Participants
n=93 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
53 Participants
n=187 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
Primary Infectious Source
Urinary Tract Infection
20 Participants
n=94 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
22 Participants
n=93 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
42 Participants
n=187 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
Primary Infectious Source
Other
13 Participants
n=94 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
20 Participants
n=93 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
33 Participants
n=187 Participants • Patients who did not have an identifiable primary infectious disease source were excluded from these tabulations (7 in intervention and 6 in placebo)
Volume of Intravenous Fluids Prior to Study Drug
2000 mL
n=101 Participants
2000 mL
n=99 Participants
2000 mL
n=200 Participants
Time from Vasopressor Initiation to First Study Drug
14.5 hours
n=101 Participants
13.0 hours
n=99 Participants
13.5 hours
n=200 Participants
Time from Informed Consent to First Study Drug
2.2 Hours
n=101 Participants
2.0 Hours
n=99 Participants
2.1 Hours
n=200 Participants
Baseline Cardiovascular Component of Total SOFA Score
4 Units on a scale
n=101 Participants
4 Units on a scale
n=99 Participants
4 Units on a scale
n=200 Participants
# on Mechanical Ventilation
48 Participants
n=101 Participants
44 Participants
n=99 Participants
92 Participants
n=200 Participants
# with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
22 Participants
n=101 Participants
18 Participants
n=99 Participants
40 Participants
n=200 Participants
30 Day Predicted Survival
High Likelihood
34 Participants
n=101 Participants
38 Participants
n=99 Participants
72 Participants
n=200 Participants
30 Day Predicted Survival
Uncertain
61 Participants
n=101 Participants
54 Participants
n=99 Participants
115 Participants
n=200 Participants
30 Day Predicted Survival
Low Likelihood
6 Participants
n=101 Participants
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
13 Participants
n=200 Participants
Lactate
1.8 mmol/L
n=101 Participants
1.8 mmol/L
n=99 Participants
1.8 mmol/L
n=200 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment to 72-hours

Population: For the 72 hour SOFA score, patients who expired prior to that time point are excluded from the calculation of mean (SD) of the 72 hour SOFA score.

Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score at Baseline and 72 Hours. The SOFA score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 24, with higher scores meaning worse outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score at Baseline and 72 Hours
Enrollment SOFA score
9.1 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.5
9.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.2
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score at Baseline and 72 Hours
72 hour SOFA score
4.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.1
5.1 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment until 7-days or discharge from the ICU

Development of renal failure as defined by a Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes \[KDIGO\] stage 3 or higher. There are 3 stages in the KDIGO scale with stage 3 being the worst (corresponds to renal failure). Stage 1- serum creatinine 1.5 to 1.9 times baseline OR an increase in serum creatinine ≥ 0.3 mg/dL OR urine output \< 0.5ml/kg/hour for 6-12 hours. Stage 2- serum creatinine 2.0-2.9 times baseline OR urine output \<0.5mg/kg/hour for ≥ 12 hours Stage 3- serum creatinine 3.0 times baseline (or serum creatinine of more than or equal to 4.0 mg/dl with an acute increase of at least 0.5 mg/dl) (OR) Urine output less than 0.3 ml/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours or new renal replacement therapy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Renal Failure
32 Participants
27 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment until 30-days after enrollment

Mortality rate

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
30-day Mortality
35 Participants
29 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Ventilator free days over the first 7-days after enrollment

Days not receiving invasive mechanical ventilation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Ventilator Free Days
6 Days
Interval 2.0 to 7.0
6 Days
Interval 0.0 to 7.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Vasopressor free days over the first 7-days after enrollment

Days not receiving vasopressor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Shock Free Days
5 Days
Interval 3.0 to 5.0
4 Days
Interval 1.0 to 5.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: From enrollment until 28 days after enrollment

Number of days that the patient was not in the ICU. Timeframe listed below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
ICU Free Days
22 Days
Interval 3.0 to 25.0
21 Days
Interval 4.0 to 25.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment until hospital discharge, death, or 30-days. Whichever comes first.

Hospital mortality rate

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Hospital Mortality
28 Participants
23 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment until ICU discharge, death, or 30-days. Whichever comes first.

ICU mortality rate

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Mortality
23 Participants
20 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: On day 3 (at approximately 72 hours) after the first study drug dose

Population: We were able to assess CAM-ICU delirium on day 3 in only 83 patients from treatment and 76 patients from the control arm (unable to assess for remaining patients due to death or discharge)

Describes if patient has delirium as defined by the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)-ICU. The CAM-ICU method requires that the patient have 3 features to qualify for delirium: 1. Acute Onset of Changes or Fluctuations in the Course of Mental Status (AND ) 2. Inattention (AND) 3. Disorganized thinking (OR) Altered Level of Consciousness

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=83 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=76 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Number of Participants With Delirium
31 Participants
35 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Enrollment until hospital discharge, death, or 30-days, whichever comes first.

Population: Population of patients who survived to hospital discharge. 73 patients in the treatment group and 76 patients in the control group survived to hospital discharge..

Home hospital disposition in patients who survive to discharge

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=73 Participants
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=76 Participants
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Hospital Disposition: Survivors Discharged Home
34 Participants
35 Participants

Adverse Events

Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 35 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 29 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Corticosteroids
n=101 participants at risk
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone : * Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1.5g every 6 hours x 4-days * Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 100mg every 6 hours x 4-days * Hydrocortisone 50mg every 6 hours x 4-days vitamin C, vitamin B1, hydrocortisone: Vitamin C (1.5g) plus vitamin B1 (100mg) will be diluted in 100ml 0.9%NACL and administered IV every 6 hours for 4 days or until participant is discharged from the ICU. Hydrocortisone 50mg/ml will be administered via IV push over 1-2 minutes every 6hours for 4 days or until the patient is discharged from the ICU.
Placebo
n=99 participants at risk
Normal Saline Solution (0.9%NaCl) in a volume to match all experimental arm components Normal saline: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl solution) volume to match all components
Endocrine disorders
Hyperglycemia
11.9%
12/101 • Number of events 101 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients
7.1%
7/99 • Number of events 99 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
10.9%
11/101 • Number of events 101 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients
7.1%
7/99 • Number of events 99 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients
Infections and infestations
New Hospital Acquired Infection
12.9%
13/101 • Number of events 101 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients
12.1%
12/99 • Number of events 99 • Time from enrollment to hospital discharge, an average of 13.5 days for all patients

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Michae Donnino

Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center Emergency Department

Phone: (617) 754-2882

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place