Doppler Echocardiography Versus Clinical Targets Guided Therapy on the Outcome of Postpartum Sept… (NCT06757985) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Doppler Echocardiography Versus Clinical Targets Guided Therapy on the Outcome of Postpartum Septic Shock.
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2024-12-30
Plain-language summary
Postpartum sepsis is widely known as a preventable main cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 11% of the estimated maternal deaths worldwide were attributed to sepsis. Recent global assessments indicate that obstetric infections rank as the third most prevalent cause of maternal death, with a prevalence mainly observed in low- and middle-income nations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* postpartum women, within 6 weeks following delivery
* meeting the third international consensus definitions for septic Shock (2016) (Sepsis-3): acute persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) ≥ 65 mm Hg and having a serum lactate \> 2 mmol/L (18 mg/dL) despite adequate volume resuscitation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal
* History of any chronic cardiac disease
* Requirement for immediate surgery
* Hypotension attributable to another cause
* Do-not-resuscitate status
* Contraindication to central venous catheter placement
* Difficult transthoracic echocardiographic evaluation
* Primary cardiogenic cause of shock, instead of sepsis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.