CompletedNot Applicable

Vasopressin Deficiency in Hemorrhagic Shock

United States81 participantsStarted 2010-02

Plain-language summary

In this study we hope to delineate the typical vasoactive mediator response of trauma patients to shock. We plan to assess serum levels of vasopressin and also catecholamines, angiotensin, and cortisol during resuscitation of trauma patients to delineate high risk populations for vasopressin deficiency.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 98 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is a male or female patient presumed to be at least 18 years of age; * Patient has a reported or actual systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg within 1 hour of arrival to the Emergency Room; * Patient has clinical evidence of acute traumatic injury; Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is asystolic or requires CPR prior to arrival; * Patient was transferred from an outside facility * Patient known to be pregnant * Patient known to be prisoner

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01107314

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-04-30

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