Comparing citrate and acetate dialysate for better hemodynamic stability during hemodialysis in ICU patients

Improved Hemodynamic Tolerance of Intermittent Hemodialysis Sessions in Intensive Care Unite (ICU) Using Citrate- vs Acetate-based Dialysate

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier de Bethune · NCT05936710

This study is testing whether using citrate instead of acetate in dialysis can help ICU patients feel more stable and avoid low blood pressure during their treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier de Bethune Research network
Locations5 sites (Béthune and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05936710 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the hemodynamic tolerance and effectiveness of citrate-based dialysate compared to acetate-based dialysate during intermittent hemodialysis in patients hospitalized in intensive care units. It focuses on patients experiencing intradialytic hypotension, a common complication that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. By using citrate-based dialysate, the study seeks to determine if it can provide better stability and outcomes for patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study will involve patients who meet specific criteria related to acute renal failure and risk of hypotension.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are hospitalized in an intensive care unit with acute renal failure and at risk of per dialytic hypotension.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic renal insufficiency, unstable hemodynamic states, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved hemodynamic stability during hemodialysis, reducing complications and enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of citrate-based dialysate is a newer approach, previous studies have indicated potential benefits, but this specific comparison is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient ≥ 18 years old
* Patient hospitalized in an intensive care unit
* Patient with acute renal failure defined by a KDIGO stage ≥ 1 and suspected non-obstructive
* Patient at risk of per dialytic hypotension (capillary refill time ≥ 3 seconds and/or cardiovascular SOFA ≥ 1 and/or lactatemia \> 2mmol/L)
* Indication for Extra Renal Replacement Therapy with IHD.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Known chronic renal insufficiency of any stage
* Cardio-renal and hepato renal syndrome
* Unstable hemodynamic state: refractory shock
* Patient included in another interventional study likely to modify the hemodynamic state
* Patient deprived of liberty
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patient not affiliated to a social security system

Where this trial is running

Béthune and 4 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Intradialytic Hypotensioncitrate based dialysateacetate based dialysatehypotensionhemodynamic tolerance
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