Clinical Trial

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

Not Yet Recruiting Phase 4
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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07529795
Lead Sponsor Bach Mai Hospital
Conditions Secondary Peritonitis, Post-induction Hypotension
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-04-01
Primary Completion 2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-14