Timing of kidney treatment in critically ill patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the optimal timing for initiating renal replacement therapy (RRT) in critically ill patients suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI). Utilizing a large-scale intensive care database, the study aims to analyze data from over 60,000 patients across three hospitals in Stockholm. The researchers hypothesize that early initiation of RRT may lead to better patient outcomes, addressing a significant knowledge gap in current clinical practice. The study will also explore the variability in RRT timing and its impact on morbidity and mortality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\*Critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units in Stockholm at: Karolinska University Hospital (Solna and Huddinge) and at Södersjukhuset.

\*Patients over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \<18 years
* Patients with DNAR (do not attempt resuscitation)-orders
* Patients dying within 12 hours of commencing renal replacement therapy.

Where it's running

• Karolinska University Hospital
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Max Bell, MD, PhD — Karolinska Institutet
• Study coordinator: Max Bell, MD, PhD
• Email: max.bell@sll.se
• Phone: +46708278533

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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.