Erythropoietin in Radiocontrast Induced Nephropathy (ERIN) Trial
Stopped: The exclusion criteria were stringent and enrollment was slow.
United States17 participantsStarted 2004-09
Plain-language summary
Full Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Procrit for the Prevention of Acute Renal Failure in Patients Receiving Intravenous Contrast
Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a one-time dose of intravenous erythropoietin administration in the prevention or attenuation of contrast-induced acute renal failure.
Secondary Objectives: To evaluate serum and urinary markers of renal injury, including KIM-1, BMP-7, and TGF-b, along with other biomarkers, in subjects receiving intravenous contrast and correlate their expression with clinical outcomes
Study Design: Prospective, multi-centered, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial of a one-time dose of EPO. Subjects will be followed for seven days or until hospital discharge, whichever is longer. Total estimated study duration 3 years.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects age 18 and over and of either gender.
. Scheduled to receive CT scan with intravenous contrast dye.
. Non diabetics or subjects with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
. Written informed consent.
. Subjects who are on diuretics and non-steroidal inflammatory agents will not be excluded.
. Subjects who have received n-acetylcysteine or sodium bicarbonate pre CT scan will not be excluded
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Comparison of incidence of rise in serum creatinine of 25% or more in the study group vs. placebo