Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Observational Ages 18 to 99

Investigating fluid responsiveness and venous congestion in critically ill patients during volume expansion

Official title: Dynamic Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness and Venous Congestion: Evolution of the VExUS Score During Volume Expansion

Run by Bicetre Hospital · NCT06772038 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well critically ill patients respond to extra fluids and if they have too much fluid in their veins during treatment in the ICU.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment64 (estimated)
SponsorBicetre Hospital
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 5, 2025
Main results expectedJune 30, 2025
Study endsJuly 30, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT06772038 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are critically ill patients aged 18 years and older who are hospitalized in the ICU and undergoing hemodynamic monitoring.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant or those whose relatives refuse participation 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 observational study examines the relationship between fluid responsiveness and venous congestion in critically ill patients undergoing a standardized fluid challenge. It aims to understand how these two factors evolve over time following fluid administration, which is crucial for guiding fluid therapy in the ICU. By utilizing hemodynamic monitoring and pulse wave contour analysis, the study seeks to provide insights into the dynamics of fluid management in critically ill patients. The findings could enhance clinical decision-making regarding fluid therapy and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved fluid management strategies, reducing the risk of fluid overload and enhancing recovery in critically ill patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated a relationship between fluid responsiveness and venous congestion, but this study's approach of incorporating a fluid challenge is novel and aims to fill existing knowledge gaps.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU)
* Hemodynamic monitoring in place, with a pulse wave contour analysis- derived estimation of cardiac output (either calibrated or uncalibrated)
* Decision made by clinicians to perform volume expansion through intravenous infusion of crystalloid fluid

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Refusal to participate by relatives of the patient or the patient himself

Where it's running

  • First affiliated Hospital , Sun Yat-sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Longgang Central Hospital of Shenzhen
    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Bicetre Hospital
    Paris, Val-de-Marne, France
    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.
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