Outcomes of patients treated with renal replacement therapy after cardiac surgery

Outcome of Patients Treated With Renal Replacement Therapy

Nanjing Medical University · NCT04405830

This study looks at how well kidney treatment helps critically ill patients who have heart surgery and develop kidney problems during their hospital stay.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorNanjing Medical University (other)
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT04405830 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the outcomes of critically ill patients who undergo renal replacement therapy (RRT) following cardiac surgery. It aims to evaluate both short-term and long-term effects of RRT on patients who experience acute kidney injury (AKI) during their hospital stay. The study will include patients over 18 years of age who are admitted to intensive care units and receiving RRT for renal support. By analyzing these outcomes, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of RRT in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are critically ill patients over 18 years old who are undergoing cardiovascular surgery and require renal replacement therapy.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those who refuse consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of RRT outcomes, potentially leading to better management strategies for patients with AKI after cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored outcomes of renal replacement therapy in similar contexts, suggesting that this approach has been previously tested with varying degrees of success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Critically ill patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery admitted to intensive care units.
* Patients receiving RRT for renal support
* Patients over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \<18 years
* Refusal of consent

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu

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.

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Conditions: Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Surgery

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.