Left-ventricular torsion during septic shock: A prospective, controlled, clinical study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00005003

Enrollment

Registered

2013-05-17

Start date

2010-04-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

B99

Interventions

Group 1: All patients receive during the period of acute septic shock a rapid infusion of 250ml of Ringer lactate solution. Transthoracic echocardiography is performed before and after the volume admi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: septic shock

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: known heart disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Left ventricular torsion examined by echocardiography in patients during septic shock before and after a volume challenge in comparison to healthy controls.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Alteration of left ventricular torsion following fluid challenge during septic shock.	—

Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactStefan Blöchlinger

Universitätsspital Bern (Inselspital)

s.bloechlinger@hispeed.ch+41316322111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026