Using artificial intelligence to improve kidney care in emergency departments
Transforming Kidney Care in the Emergency Department using Artificial Intelligence Driven Clinical Decision Support
This study is testing a new AI tool to help doctors in emergency rooms make better decisions to prevent or reduce kidney problems in patients, using information from health records to improve care when it matters most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896982 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance emergency care by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical decision-making processes. It focuses on developing and evaluating an AI-driven clinical decision support system specifically designed to prevent or mitigate acute kidney injury (AKI). By analyzing large-scale electronic health record data, the project seeks to provide emergency department clinicians with actionable insights that can improve patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. The goal is to create a trustworthy and transparent AI system that can be effectively utilized in emergency settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients presenting to emergency departments who are at risk for acute kidney injury.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for acute kidney injury or those who do not require emergency care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment of acute kidney injury in emergency department patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using AI for clinical decision support, indicating potential success for this approach in emergency care.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinson, Jeremiah Stephen — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Hinson, Jeremiah Stephen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.