Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 85

Improving blood flow in sepsis patients using vitamins

Official title: Study on the Improvement of Microcirculation in Patients With Sepsis by Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C

Run by Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute · NCT06749756 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if giving a mix of vitamins B6, B12, and C to patients with sepsis in the ICU can improve their blood flow and help them recover better.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment296 (estimated)
SponsorSichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 10, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2026
Study endsFebruary 28, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT06749756 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 who are admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of sepsis.

Probably not a fit

Patients with vitamin allergies, severe comorbidities, or those expected to die within 24 hours will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin C on microcirculation and organ dysfunction in patients diagnosed with sepsis. A total of 296 patients will be randomized into different groups, with one group receiving a combination of all three vitamins alongside standard sepsis treatment, while control groups will receive varying combinations of the vitamins. The aim is to determine if this vitamin regimen can enhance survival rates and improve clinical outcomes in septic patients. The study focuses on patients in the ICU with a specific diagnosis of sepsis and a defined severity score.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and recovery in patients suffering from sepsis.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of vitamins in sepsis treatment is a novel approach, previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the efficacy of antioxidants in improving outcomes in critically ill patients.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥18 and \< 85 years old
2. Admitted to ICU
3. Diagnosis of patients with SEPSIS 3.0 (diagnostic criteria) 4, SOFA score is 2-13 points

5\. Obtain the informed consent of the subject or his family

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients have absolute contraindications such as vitamin allergy
2. Patients with a history of gout
3. Death is expected within 24 hours
4. Pregnant women
5. Use hydroprednisone or other equivalent dose hormones \> 200mg/d within 24 hours
6. Without the informed consent of the patient or his/her representative
7. Patients with a history of scleroderma
8. Patients with a history of vasculitis
9. Patients with oral mucosal diseases
10. Patients with severe difficulty in opening their mouth and unable to detect sublingual microcirculation

Where it's running

  • Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
    Chengdu, Sichuan, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.