Vasopressin Use in Septic Shock From Türkiye

NCT ID: NCT06953297

Last Updated: 2025-05-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

146 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-01

Study Completion Date

2025-01-15

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to examine the early hemodynamic effects and clinical outcomes of vasopressin use in patients with septic shock. The study aims to compare adult ICU patients who received norepinephrine alone versus those who received vasopressin in addition to norepinephrine.

The main question it aims to answer is:

Does adding vasopressin to norepinephrine improve blood pressure, lactate levels, and survival in patients with septic shock?

Researchers used retrospective medical records of patients treated between January and December 2024. Data such as blood pressure, heart rate, lactate levels, and mortality were collected and analyzed to assess treatment response and outcomes.

Detailed Description

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This is a single-center, retrospective observational cohort study designed to evaluate the clinical impact of adjunctive vasopressin therapy in adult patients with septic shock. The study protocol was developed to assess early hemodynamic responses and mortality outcomes associated with vasopressin use in real-world intensive care settings in Türkiye.

A total of 146 adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between January 1 and December 15, 2024, were included in the study. All patients fulfilled Sepsis-3 criteria for septic shock and received norepinephrine as the primary vasopressor agent. Among these, 33 patients received vasopressin in addition to norepinephrine, while the remaining patients were managed with norepinephrine alone.

The primary objective of the study is to describe early hemodynamic changes following vasopressin administration, specifically focusing on changes in:

Mean arterial pressure (MAP),

Heart rate (HR),

Serum lactate levels, and

Norepinephrine dose requirement,

within the first 6 and 24 hours of vasopressin initiation.

The secondary objective is to assess all-cause mortality among patients who received norepinephrine alone versus those treated with norepinephrine plus vasopressin.

All data were collected retrospectively from the institution's electronic health record system. Patients who received dopamine or epinephrine either prior to or concurrently with vasopressin were excluded to ensure homogeneity of the treatment groups. No randomization or prospective allocation was involved, and all treatment decisions were made by the clinical ICU team as part of routine medical care.

Statistical analyses will include descriptive and inferential methods to compare outcomes between the two groups, including Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, Friedman's test, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. This study aims to describe the protocol and methodology of a real-world, retrospective analysis and does not intend to present prospective results at this stage.

The protocol was approved by the institutional ethics committee and adheres to international standards for human subject research.

Conditions

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Septic Shock Vasodilatory Shock Critical Illness Sepsis, Severe Critical Illness Intensive Care Medicine Vasopressor Therapy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Norepinephrine Only

Participants with septic shock who received norepinephrine as the sole vasopressor agent during their ICU stay. No adjunctive vasopressin or other vasopressors were administered. This group served as the reference for comparison of hemodynamic and clinical outcomes.

No interventions assigned to this group

Norepinephrine Plus Vasopressin

Participants with septic shock who received adjunctive vasopressin in addition to norepinephrine. Vasopressin was initiated during the course of vasodilatory shock based on clinical judgment. The study evaluated hemodynamic response and mortality in this group compared to norepinephrine monotherapy.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients (≥18 years old) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)
* Diagnosed with septic shock according to Sepsis-3 criteria
* Treated with norepinephrine as the initial vasopressor
* Received norepinephrine alone or norepinephrine with adjunctive vasopressin
* Admitted between January 1 and December 15, 2024

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients younger than 18 years
* Patients who received epinephrine or dopamine prior to or along with vasopressin
* Patients with incomplete clinical or hemodynamic data
* Readmitted ICU patients during the same hospitalization
* Patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders at ICU admission
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Karadeniz Technical University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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A. Oguzhan KUCUK

Intensivist, Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine

Trabzon, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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2025-5

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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