Effects of higher blood pressure on kidney function in patients with shock

Effects of Increasing Mean Arterial Pressure on Renal Function in Patients With Shock and With Elevated Central Venous Pressure : a Pilot Study for the Individualization of Mean Arterial Pressure

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Angers · NCT05655065

This study is testing if raising blood pressure helps improve kidney function in patients who are in shock.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Angers Government
Locations2 sites (Angers and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05655065 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates how increasing mean arterial pressure (MAP) affects renal function in patients experiencing shock with elevated central venous pressure (CVP). Participants will be randomized to receive two different MAP targets (65-70 mmHg and 80-85 mmHg) over two consecutive 6-hour periods. The goal is to determine if optimizing renal perfusion pressure can improve kidney function in these patients. The study will measure renal function at the end of each period to assess the outcomes of the different MAP targets.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with arterial hypotension requiring catecholamines and high central venous pressure.

Not a fit: Patients with anuria or those requiring immediate renal replacement therapy will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved kidney function and reduced risk of acute renal failure in patients with shock.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of optimizing MAP in shock patients is explored, this specific methodology regarding CVP and renal function is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (≥ 18 years old )
* Arterial hypotension requiring the etablishment of catecholamines
* Norepinephrine dose ⩾ 0.1µg/kg/min at the inclusion
* High central venous pressure ≥ 12mmHg
* Cardiac output monitoring (PICCO or Swan Ganz)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anuria
* Patient with an emergency indication of renal replacement therapy (severe hyperkalemia, severe metabolical acidosis with pH \<7.15, acute pulmonary edema due to fluid overload resulting in severe hypoxemia, serum urea concentration \> 40 mmol/l)
* Pregnant, lactating or parturient woman
* Patient deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Patient with psychiatric compulsory care
* Patient subject to legal protection measures
* Patients with do-no-reanimate order or withdrawal of life sustaining support

Where this trial is running

Angers 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 Shockmean arterial pressurecentral venous pressureRenal function
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.