Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Amino acid supplementation for patients undergoing kidney dialysis

Official title: Amino Acid Supplementation in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Run by Karolinska University Hospital · NCT06835816 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if giving extra amino acids to patients on kidney dialysis can improve their health while they are in the ICU.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorKarolinska University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Stockholm)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 3, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedFebruary 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT06835816 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are ICU patients who are scheduled to receive continuous renal replacement therapy and require amino acid supplementation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with liver failure, muscle disease, or neurodegenerative disease may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of amino acid supplementation in patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for acute kidney injury. Patients will have blood samples drawn before and after the initiation of amino acid supplementation, which will be administered in increasing doses over a period of 20-24 hours. The study aims to assess the impact of this supplementation on patient outcomes during CRRT. The approach focuses on optimizing nutritional support for critically ill patients in the ICU.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve recovery outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury undergoing dialysis.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited data on this specific approach, similar studies exploring nutritional supplementation in critically ill patients have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Dialysis where amino acid supplementation is planned by treating physician

Exclusion Criteria:

* Liver failure
* Muscle disease
* Neurodegenerative disease

Where it's running

  • Karolinska University Hospital
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.