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Drugs in development · updated 30 October 2026
Septic shock: drugs in development
As of 30 October 2026 there are 26 active clinical trials (recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III) on 26 drugs for septic shock. 7 are experimental, that is not yet approved in the United States.
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Not yet approved by the US FDA for any indication.
| Drug | Most advanced phase | Active trials | Reference trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketofol | III | 1 | NCT07530146 |
| NicotinamideNicotinomide | III | 1 | NCT04589546 |
| NoradrenalineNoradrenalin | III | 1 | NCT05931601 |
| Vasopressor | III | 1 | NCT04569942 |
| Pentaglobin | II | 2 | NCT03334006 |
| Nangibotide | II | 1 | NCT04055909 |
| Sivelestat | II | 1 | NCT07214103 |
Sorted by most advanced phase and number of active trials.
Approved drugs in new trials
Approved by the US FDA for at least one indication, not necessarily this disease, and now in active trials on it.
| Drug | Most advanced phase | Active trials | Reference trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fludrocortisone acetateFlorinef® | III | 2 | NCT07898462 |
| LandiololRapiblyk® | III | 2 | NCT04748796 |
| Methylene BlueProvayblue® | II–III | 2 | NCT07264543 |
| VasopressinVasopressin In Sodium Chloride 0.9%®, Vasostrict® | III | 2 | NCT07052084 |
| Avibactam | III | 1 | NCT07063095 |
| CeftazidimeCeftazidime In Dextrose Container®, Ceptaz® | III | 1 | NCT07063095 |
| DapagliflozinForxiga, Dapagliflozin Propanediol | III | 1 | NCT07488689 |
| DexmedetomidineIgalmi®, Precedex® | III | 1 | NCT07569536 |
| DopamineDopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5%®, Dopamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container® | III | 1 | NCT04750070 |
| EpinephrineAdrenaline, Adrenalin® | III | 1 | NCT04750070 |
| FosfomycinContepo®, Monurol® | III | 1 | NCT07063095 |
| HydrocortisoneHydrocortison cream, Khindivi® | III | 1 | NCT03401398 |
| LevetiracetamSpritam®, Elepsia Xr® | III | 1 | NCT06851078 |
| Norepinephrine | III | 1 | NCT06464510 |
| PropofolDiprivan | III | 1 | NCT07530146 |
Sorted by most advanced phase and number of active trials. Showing 15 of 19 drugs.
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Open in Phuturdex →Broader categories
- Infection 71 drugs
- Inflammation 85 drugs
- Shock 9 drugs
- Sepsis 48 drugs
- Cardiovascular disease 71 drugs
- Renal Insufficiency 51 drugs
Source: Phuturdex analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov data (U.S. National Library of Medicine), updated 30 October 2026. Active trials = recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III, with at least one identified drug; phase and sites refer to the trials on this disease. Disease name: Wikidata; NLM MeSH term: D012772 “Shock, Septic”.