Investigating kidney function during dialysis in ICU patients
Official title: Impact of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy on Renal Oxygenation, Blood Flow and Function
Run by Sahlgrenska University Hospital · NCT04114747 · 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 trying to find the best blood pressure for kidney function during dialysis in ICU patients with acute kidney injury.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sahlgrenska University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT04114747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are ICU patients aged 18 and older with stage 2 or 3 AKI and preserved urine production.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring emergency dialysis or those with allergies to contrast media will 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 examines the physiological changes in the kidneys of ICU patients suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI) when starting continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) at different blood pressure levels. By enrolling 20 patients, the research aims to determine the optimal blood pressure for kidney function during dialysis using a retrograde renal vein thermodilution technique. Additionally, the study will validate this invasive method with contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the kidneys to provide a comprehensive understanding of renal physiology during treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dialysis protocols that enhance kidney function and patient outcomes in ICU settings.
How similar studies have gone: While there is conflicting data on dialysis timing, this specific investigation into renal physiology during CRRT at varying blood pressures is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: AKI, according to KDIGO, stage 2 or 3 but with preserved urine production. Treated in the ICU at Sahlgrenska University Hospital Written, signed informed consent Male and female subjects ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: Emergency need for dialysis Allergy to contrast media (used for CEUS)
Where it's running
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kristina Svennerholm, MD PhD
- Study coordinator: Kristina Svennerholm, MD PhD
- Email: kristina.svennerholm@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46313429336
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.