Comparing Milrinone to Placebo for Septic Shock Treatment

Effect of Milrinone Versus Placebo on Hemodynamics in Patients With Septic Shock; Randomized Control Trial

Phase 2 Interventional Mahidol University · NCT05122884

This study is testing if milrinone can help improve heart function and recovery in patients with septic shock who haven't responded well to fluids.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment64 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMahidol University Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Hat Yai, Songkhla and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05122884 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of milrinone compared to a placebo in patients suffering from septic shock, a severe condition characterized by poor tissue perfusion and potential multi-organ failure. The study focuses on patients who have undergone fluid resuscitation and still exhibit signs of inadequate cardiac output. By evaluating the impact of milrinone on cardiac function and overall patient outcomes, the trial aims to provide insights into alternative treatment options for septic shock. The research is being conducted in intensive care units at two hospitals in Thailand.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with septic shock who have not responded adequately to initial resuscitation efforts.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 or those who are terminally ill may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a new treatment option that improves cardiac output and survival rates in patients with septic shock.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been few studies on milrinone in septic shock, the approach remains relatively novel and underexplored compared to traditional treatments like dobutamine.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients ≥ 18 years old
* Diagnosis Septic Shock from the definition of SEPSIS III in intensive care unit at Siriraj hospital and Hat-Yai hospital
* Receive fluid resuscitation at least 30 ml/kg and/or Vasopressor until mean arterial pressure ≥ 65 mmHg
* Persistence lactate \>2mmol/L at 6th hour after resuscitation
* Urine output \< 0.5 ml/kg at 6th hour after resuscitation
* Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 40 %

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic kidney disease stage 5 and denied renal replacement therapy
* Life-threatening tachyarrhythmia before enrolled e.g. Ventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation
* Patient sign do-not-resuscitation and terminally ill

Where this trial is running

Hat Yai, Songkhla and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Septic ShockCardiac OutputMilrinoneSeptic shockCardiac outputPoor tissue perfusion
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.