Understanding fluid management in critically ill patients in the ICU

Fluid Administration and Fluid Accumulation in the Intensive Care Unit (FLUID-ICU) - an International Inception Cohort Study

Observational Nordsjaellands Hospital · NCT06258616

This study looks at how fluids are given to critically ill adults in the ICU to see how it affects their recovery and health outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNordsjaellands Hospital Academic / other
Locations21 sites (Hillerød, Hillerød and 20 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06258616 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This international cohort study aims to gather data on fluid administration practices in critically ill adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It will assess fluid accumulation, risk factors, and patient outcomes by collecting routinely available data over a 14-day inception period. Patients will be monitored daily until ICU discharge or death, with follow-up extending to 90 days post-admission. The study seeks to provide contemporary epidemiological insights into fluid management in the ICU setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are critically ill adults aged 18 years and older who are acutely admitted to the ICU.

Not a fit: Patients with major burns or those previously included in the FLUID-ICU study may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve fluid management practices and patient outcomes in critically ill patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have highlighted the importance of fluid management in ICU settings, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Acute admission to the ICU during the 14-day inception period.
* Adults (≥ 18 years).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients previously included in the FLUID-ICU study.
* Patients with major burns (≥ 10% of body surface)

Where this trial is running

Hillerød, Hillerød and 20 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 Fluid AccumulationFluid TherapyFluid OverloadFluid Administration
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.