Overview

Efficacy of Volume Substitution and Insulin Therapy in Severe Sepsis (VISEP Trial)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this trial is to determine the influence of colloid versus crystalloid volume resuscitation and of intensive vs conventional insulin therapy on morbidity and mortality of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
German Competence Network Sepsis
SepNet - Critical Care Trials Group
Collaborators:
B. Braun Melsungen AG
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
HemoCue Gmbh, Großostheim, Germany
Novo Nordisk A/S
Treatments:
Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives
Insulin
Insulin, Globin Zinc