Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 to 70

Assessing kidney health using ultrasound in critically ill patients

Official title: Bedside Renal Ultrasound Assessment in Critically Ill Patients With Acute Kidney Injury: an Observational Study

Run by Tongji Hospital · NCT06156098 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if using ultrasound on the kidneys can help doctors quickly spot and treat acute kidney injury in critically ill patients in the ICU.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorTongji Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06156098 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are critically ill patients aged 18 to 70 years who are admitted to the ICU and meet specific criteria for sepsis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, have malignant tumors, severe heart failure, chronic renal insufficiency, end-stage renal disease, or have undergone kidney transplantation 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 explores the use of bedside renal ultrasound to evaluate and predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. It aims to observe the relationship between ultrasound parameters and the progression of AKI alongside traditional renal function indicators. By providing a rapid and non-invasive examination tool, the study seeks to enhance early diagnosis and treatment of AKI in patients facing critical illnesses such as sepsis and respiratory failure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier detection and improved management of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using ultrasound for kidney assessment, but this specific approach in critically ill patients is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years and ≤ 70 years
* Criteria for sepsis patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women.
* Patients with malignant tumors, severe heart failure, chronic renal insufficiency, end stage renal disease, kidney transplantation.

Where it's running

  • Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    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.