CompletedNot Applicable

Outcomes of Septic Shock Patients Treated With a Metabolic Resuscitation Bundle Consisting of Intravenous Hydrocortisone, Ascorbic Acid and Thiamine.

United States206 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

This is a retrospective chart review that will measure the impact on outcomes in septic shock patients who were resuscitated with a novel combination of medicines called iHAT (intravenous hydrocortisone -ascorbic acid-thiamine). Septic shock patients treated with this combination of drugs over the past two years will be compared with similar, concurrent septic shock patients who were not treated with this drug given that adoption of this therapy has been variable.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admitting Provider in the ICU Patient database must be on the Critical Care Service * Primary diagnosis of sepsis listed in the ICU Patient Database * Requirement for vasopressors within 24 hours of admission * If outside transfer, transfer to TLC occurred within 24 hours of initial presentation * Patient remained on Critical Care service for a minimum of 48 hours * If treated with iHAT, iHAT started within 36 hours of admission * No transition to comfort care occurred within the first 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * patients requiring surgical intervention for source control * patients transitioned to comfort measures only within 24 hours of admission

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Duration of Vasopressors

Timeframe: At study conclusion, up to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03913468

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-01

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