Intravenous Metoprolol in Septic Shock (NCT06592547) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Intravenous Metoprolol in Septic Shock
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
A RCT designed to assess the effect of giving intravenous beta-blockers in patients with septic shock after achieving hemodynamic stability. The principle of this study is to control heart rate allowing for better diastolic filling and thus better perfusion.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study population included adult patients (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with septic shock secondary to VAP with sinus tachycardia, from April 1, 2022, to April 31, 2023. Septic shock was defined according to the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3). VAP was identified as per the guidelines provided by the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients were excluded if they had contraindications to beta-blockers, had a history of heart failure, or had been receiving beta-blockers prior to the septic shock. Patients were also excluded if they developed complications from beta- blockers administration.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.