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NCT07529795
PHASE4

Low-dose Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Post-induction Hypotension in Emergency Surgery for Peritonitis

Sponsor: Bach Mai Hospital

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Summary

This study tests whether giving a low-dose norepinephrine infusion just before induction of anesthesia can reduce low blood pressure during emergency surgery for peritonitis. Adults with secondary peritonitis who are scheduled for emergency surgery and have stable blood pressure after initial resuscitation will be randomly assigned to receive either norepinephrine or placebo (normal saline) during induction of anesthesia. The main outcome is the cumulative time spent with mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 65 mmHg from the start of propofol administration to 10 minutes after endotracheal intubation. The study will also evaluate rescue vasopressor use, heart rate changes, drug-related adverse events, and selected early postoperative outcomes.

Official title: Protocolized Low-dose Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Post-induction Hypotension in Adults Undergoing Emergency Surgery for Secondary Peritonitis: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2026-04-01

Completion Date

2026-10

Last Updated

2026-04-14

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Norepinephrine (0.05 μg/kg/min)

Norepinephrine prepared in a blinded syringe and infused continuously at 0.05 micrograms/kg/min starting 3 minutes before fentanyl during induction of general anesthesia. Infusion is adjusted or temporarily stopped according to the protocol-defined hemodynamic safety algorithm.

OTHER

Placebo

Placebo: 0.9% Sodium Chloride prepared in a blinded syringe and administered with the same timing, presentation, and pump settings as the active study drug.

Locations (1)

Center for Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Bach Mai Hospital

Hanoi, Vietnam