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Vasopressor Agents in Pulmonary Hypertension Crisis

NCT07667829 · tracked via the Priya Life Science China tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-08-19
Last updated
2026-10-30

Condition(s) studied

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)Hypertension, Pulmonary

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Norepinephrine →Dopamine →Epinephrine →

Norepinephrine: The initial dose is 0.02 mg/kg/min of norepinephrine; each dose adjustment (increase or decrease) is 0.02 mg/kg/min of norepinephrine; the maximum dose of norepinephrine is 0.2 mg/kg/min.

Dopamine: The initial dose is 2 μg/kg/min of dopamine; each dose adjustment (increase or decrease) is 2 μg/kg/min of dopamine; the maximum dose of dopamine is 20 μg/kg/min

Epinephrine: The initial dose is 0.02 μg/kg/min of epinephrine; each adjustment (up or down) is 0.02 μg/kg/min of epinephrine; the maximum dose of epinephrine is 0.2 μg/kg/min

Study summary

Comparison of the efficacy and safety of three vasoactive agents-dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine-in the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension crisis: prospective, randomised controlled trial monitored by haemodynamic monitoring

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years old; 2. Signed informed consent form; 3. Confirmed diagnosis of arterial pulmonary hypertension (PAH) and/or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH); 4. Presenting with manifestations of pulmonary hypertensive crisis; 5. Receiving both diagnosis and treatment in-hospital; 6. No intravenous administration of the vasopressor drugs (including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) under study at enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. At SCAI stage D or stage E ; 2. Patients who only receive a diagnosis but no treatment in the hospital; 3. Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism; 4. Complicated with angle-closure glaucoma; 5. Hypersensitivity to the study drug; 6. Ongoing use of halogenated hydrocarbon general anesthetics such as cyclopropane and halothane; 7. Ongoing use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants or anti-Parkinson drugs (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, moclobemide); 8. Pregnancy; 9. Already receiving the vasopressor drugs (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) under study at enrollment.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • All-cause mortality within 28 days — 28 days after enrolment

Trial sites (3)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital Beijing Beijing Municipality Recruiting
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Guangzhou Guangdong Not Yet Recruiting
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan Wuhan Not Yet Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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