Comparing mannitol and iohexol for measuring kidney function

Comparison of Two Different External Clearance Markers for Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - Mannitol and Iohexol, in Patients Treated in the Intensive Care Units and in Outpatients With Chronic Kidney Disease.

Not applicable Interventional Sahlgrenska University Hospital · NCT06238310

This study is testing whether mannitol is as good as iohexol for measuring kidney function in patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSahlgrenska University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Gothenburg)
Trial IDNCT06238310 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two different external clearance markers, mannitol and iohexol, in measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The study will include patients in intensive care units and an outpatient group, focusing on those with stable circulatory parameters. By evaluating the reliability of mannitol as a new marker against the standard iohexol, the trial seeks to improve GFR measurement methods, which are crucial for managing kidney function in critically ill patients. The outcomes will be assessed using statistical methods to determine the accuracy of both markers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with acute or acute on chronic kidney failure being treated in intensive care units or stable chronic kidney disease patients in outpatient settings.

Not a fit: Patients with unstable circulation requiring fluid resuscitation or those with known allergies to contrast material will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more reliable method for measuring kidney function in critically ill patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of iohexol is standard, the comparison with mannitol is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in this context.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with acute or acute on chronic kidney failure (AKI, CKD) on intensive care units because of any kind of organ insufficiency.
* Stabile circulatory parameters.
* CKD-patients in outpatient group

Exclusion Criteria:

* unstable circulation with need for fluid resuscitation.
* known extracellular volume expansion as ascites or peripheral edema.
* Intravenous paracetamol administration between or during the measurement period.
* measurement with iohexol during the previous days.
* missing inform consent.

Where this trial is running

Gothenburg

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 Acute Kidney InjuryChronic Kidney InsufficiencyGlomerular Filtration Rate
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.