836 Participants Needed

Vasoactive Drugs for Shock

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Overseen ByJohn P Kress, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Sponsor: University of Chicago
Must be taking: Vasoactive drugs
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The investigators hypothesis is that for ICU patients with shock, the use of the vasoactive drugs phenylephrine and vasopressin will reduce tachydysrhythmias when compared to norepinephrine and epinephrine. To investigate this hypothesis, the investigators are conducting a randomized double blind controlled trial comparing phenylephrine and vasopressin vs. norepinephrine and epinephrine in ICU patients with shock that is not responsive to IV fluids. All patients admitted to the adult intensive care units at the University of Chicago will be screened for eligibility.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

How is the drug combination of Phenylephrine and Vasopressin unique for treating shock?

The combination of Phenylephrine and Vasopressin is unique for treating shock because they are both pure vasoconstrictors, meaning they work by narrowing blood vessels to increase blood pressure, unlike other treatments that may also affect heart function. This makes them particularly useful in cases where increasing vascular tone is the primary goal.12345

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug for treating shock?

Research shows that norepinephrine is recommended as a first-line treatment for septic shock, and vasopressin can be effective when other drugs are not working. Combining norepinephrine with other drugs like phenylephrine or vasopressin has been studied in critically ill patients, suggesting potential benefits in managing shock.56789

Who Is on the Research Team?

John P. Kress, MD - UChicago Medicine

John P Kress, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Chicago

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults in the ICU with shock not improved by IV fluids, needing drugs through a central vein to manage blood pressure. It's not for those with severe right heart failure, cardiopulmonary arrest, or pregnant women.

Inclusion Criteria

I need strong medication through a vein for severe low blood pressure.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
I have severe failure of the right side of my heart.
I have never had a cardiopulmonary arrest.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

Up to 12 hours
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants receive randomized vasoactive drug regimens to manage shock in the ICU

Duration not specified
Continuous monitoring in ICU

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

Six months
Regular assessments

Long-term follow-up

Assessment of functional status and discharge outcomes

Up to twelve months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Epinephrine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Phenylephrine
  • Vasopressin
Trial Overview The study tests if phenylephrine and vasopressin can better reduce heart rhythm problems than norepinephrine and epinephrine in ICU patients with shock. It's a randomized double-blind trial where treatments are assigned by chance without patient or doctor knowing which one is given.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Norepinephrine and epinephrineActive Control2 Interventions
Group II: Phenylephrine and vasopressinActive Control2 Interventions

Phenylephrine is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

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Approved in United States as Neo-Synephrine for:
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Approved in European Union as Phenylephrine for:
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Approved in Canada as Sudafed PE for:

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Chicago

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,086
Recruited
844,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a study of 29 adult septic shock patients receiving high-dose noradrenalin (β‰₯0.25 ΞΌg/kg/min), those treated with vasopressin had a significantly lower survival rate (33%) compared to those receiving noradrenalin alone (82%).
The addition of vasopressin did not improve lactate clearance, a marker of tissue perfusion, indicating that it may not provide additional benefits in managing septic shock alongside high-dose noradrenalin.
Does vasopressin improve the mortality of septic shock patients treated with high-dose NA.Ohsugi, K., Kotani, T., Fukuda, S., et al.[2020]
Norepinephrine combined with dobutamine was found to be the most effective treatment for reducing 28-day mortality in patients with septic shock, based on a network meta-analysis of 33 trials involving 4,966 patients.
Dopamine was linked to a higher risk of 28-day mortality compared to norepinephrine, terlipressin, and vasopressin, and it also had the highest incidence of cardiac arrhythmias among the vasoactive medications studied.
The efficacy and safety of vasopressors for septic shock patients: A systemic review and network meta-analysis.Jia, L., Wang, P., Li, C., et al.[2023]
In a study of 287 patients with septic shock, combining norepinephrine with phenylephrine did not show a significant difference in in-hospital mortality compared to combining norepinephrine with vasopressin, indicating similar safety profiles for both combinations.
The study suggests that using phenylephrine as a second-line treatment alongside norepinephrine may be a viable alternative to vasopressin, but further validation through randomized controlled trials is necessary.
Combination of norepinephrine with phenylephrine versus norepinephrine with vasopressin in critically ill patients with septic shock: A retrospective study.Arishi, H., AlQahtani, S., Tamim, H., et al.[2023]

Citations

Does vasopressin improve the mortality of septic shock patients treated with high-dose NA. [2020]
The efficacy and safety of vasopressors for septic shock patients: A systemic review and network meta-analysis. [2023]
Combination of norepinephrine with phenylephrine versus norepinephrine with vasopressin in critically ill patients with septic shock: A retrospective study. [2023]
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Shock - Classification and Pathophysiological Principles of Therapeutics. [2020]
Metformin intoxication: Vasopressin's key role in the management of severe lactic acidosis. [2018]
Pharmacotherapy update on the use of vasopressors and inotropes in the intensive care unit. [2015]
Angiotensin II Infusion for Shock: A Multicenter Study of Postmarketing Use. [2022]
DA1-receptor stimulation by fenoldopam in the treatment of postcardiac surgical hypertension. [2019]
Effect of dopamine and metaraminol on the renal function of patients with septic shock. [2013]
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