Validation of a new risk index for kidney injury after heart surgery

Perfusion Quality Odds

Observational IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato · NCT06019546

This study is testing a new tool to see if it can better predict the risk of kidney injury in patients undergoing heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS Policlinico S. Donato Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Donato Milanese, MI)
Trial IDNCT06019546 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to validate a newly developed predictive algorithm called the Multifactorial Dynamic Perfusion Index (MDPI) for assessing the risk of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The MDPI combines static patient and surgery-related parameters with dynamic CPB-associated factors to improve risk prediction. The study will enroll approximately 400 patients and will assess the effectiveness of the MDPI in a prospective setting, comparing it to existing static predictive scores.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass.

Not a fit: Patients requiring preoperative dialysis will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk assessment and management strategies for preventing acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using dynamic models for predicting complications in cardiac surgery, but the MDPI approach is novel in its specific integration of CPB-associated parameters.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
* age of 18 years and higher
* willingness to participate and sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- patients requiring preoperative dialysis

Where this trial is running

San Donato Milanese, MI

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 Cardiac DiseaseExtracorporeal CirculationComplicationsPerfusionAcute Kidney Injuryacute kidney injurycardiopulmonary bypasscardiac surgery
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.