Using renal resistive index to predict acute kidney injury in sepsis patients

Renal Resistive Index by Renal Doppler Ultrasound as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury and Evaluation of Fluid Administration in Sepsis Patients: Cohort Study

Observational Tanta University · NCT06009445

This study is testing if measuring kidney blood flow can help predict kidney problems in patients with sepsis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment45 (estimated)
Ages21 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTanta University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta, Elgharbia)
Trial IDNCT06009445 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the role of renal resistive index (RRI) in predicting the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with sepsis. It focuses on monitoring changes in RRI values over a period of 7 days from admission to assess their correlation with AKI development. The study aims to enhance the understanding of fluid administration strategies in sepsis management by evaluating RRI as a potential predictive tool.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 21 years old who meet the Sepsis 3 criteria but are not in septic shock.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have severe renal insufficiency, or other specific renal conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early detection and management of acute kidney injury in sepsis patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of renal resistive index in this context is being explored, similar studies have shown promise in using biomarkers for predicting kidney injury, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age over 21 years
* meet Sepsis 3 criteria (potential source of infection , host response and organ dysfunction) but not in septic shock.

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients during pregnancy.
* patients with hepatorenal syndrome.
* Poor abdominal echogenicity eg.(morbid obesity ,increase intra abdominal pressure )
* Severe acute or chronic renal insufficiency .
* Dialysis dependency.
* Renal transplantation.
* Known renal artery stenosis.
* Mono-kidney, kidney tumor, anatomic kidney abnormalities.

Where this trial is running

Tanta, Elgharbia

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 Renal Resistive IndexAcute Kidney InjurySepsis
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.