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Impact of Metabolite Supplementation to Restore Mitochondrial Dysfunction During Septic Shock: a Preclinical Study

Impact of Metabolite Supplementation to Restore Mitochondrial Dysfunction During Septic Shock: a Preclinical Study: MEFDASE Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04288635
Acronym
MEFDASE
Enrollment
55
Registered
2020-02-28
Start date
2020-07-09
Completion date
2027-08-09
Last updated
2026-08-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Multiple Organ Failure, Septic Shock

Keywords

mitochondrial dysfunction

Brief summary

Septic shock is defined as a subset of sepsis with severe metabolism alterations, leading to organ failure. Septic shock is associated with a high mortality, around 40% according to the SEPSIS 3 definition. Metabolic alterations are responsible for lactic acidosis, and results in mitochondrial dysfunction. This study aims at evaluate the impact of exogenous metabolites on restoring mitochondrial function in septic shock patients with lactate acidosis. Mitochondrial metabolism (quantitative analysis, mitochondrial function) in intact Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) will be isolate and analyse from patients at the early phase of septic shock (admission), at day 2 and 4. Participant's medical history will be recorded: renal and liver metabolism, severity scores and outcomes and the need for supportive care in the intensive care unit (ICU) until 28 days after admission. Furthermore, the investigators will evaluate wether selected metabolites added to the cell culture medium may improve mitochondrial metabolism.

Detailed description

In this prospective study, the investigators will include patients admitted to the medical ICU of Angers University Hospital and meeting the SEPSIS-3 criteria for the definition of septic shock (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score \> 2, hyperlactatemia \> 2 mmol/L and sepsis). Blood samples will be collected during the usual care of initial resuscitation and analyzed in the laboratory INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) U1232 (University Hospital of Angers). Mitochondrial metabolism will be analyzed in freshly isolated PBMC and after culture for 1-3 days, with or without the addition of selected metabolites to the cell culture medium. The evolution of ketogenesis, mitochondrial function, acidobasic status will be assessed across the time (blood samples at day 2 and 4). Survival, renal and liver metabolism, severity scores and outcomes and the need for supportive care in the intensive care unit (ICU) until 28 days after admission will be recorded.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALWhole blood samples

Whole blood samples at admission, from day one to three after admission

Sponsors

University Hospital, Angers
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* All patients aged 18 or more * Patients with criteria for septic shock according to SEPSIS 3 definition (presumed sepsis, with persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure \> 65 mmHg and having a serum lactate \> 2 mmol/L despite adequate fluid expansion). * Admitted in the ICU of Angers University Hospital

Exclusion criteria

* Minor patients (aged less 18) * Patient subject to legal protection measures * Refusal of the patient or his family * Preexisting mitochondrial disease * Patient with aplasia * Pregnant or parturient women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in mitochondrial metabolism (mitochondrial membrane depolarization and respiration) with the supplementation of metabolite in the cell culture mediumDay 0 (whole blood after cells separation), Day 1-3 after cell cultureUsing Fluorescence-activated cell sorting system to assess the membrane depolarization of the mitochondria and Oroboros system for mitochondrial respiration

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall survival at 28 daysDay 28Survival of patients after ICU admission
Change in organs failureFrom Day 0 to Day 4Using the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score
Change and correlation between lactic acidosis, ketogenesis and mitochondrial function evolutionsFrom Day 1 to Day 3biochemical analysis of blood samples, assessment of mitochondrial metabolism (quantitative and qualitative analysis).
Need for renal replacement therapy during the ICU stayFrom Day 1 to Day 28Need for renal replacement therapy and its duration
Need for vasopressors during the ICU stayFrom Day 1 to Day 28Need for vasopressors during the ICU stay and its duration
Need for mechanical ventilation during the ICU stayFrom Day 1 to Day 28Need for mechanical ventilation during the ICU stay and its duration

Countries

France

Contacts

CONTACTJulien DEMISELLE, MD
Julien.Demiselle@chu-angers.fr+33 2 41 35 58 65
CONTACTPierre ASFAR, MD PhD
PiAsfar@chu-angers.fr+33 2 41 35 58 65
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJulien DEMISELLE, MD

University Hospital of Angers

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 11, 2026