The Performance of Renal Doppler Ultrasound in Predicting Outcome of Dialysis Weaning (NCT04622384) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Performance of Renal Doppler Ultrasound in Predicting Outcome of Dialysis Weaning
Denmark33 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent problem in the intensive care unit (ICU) affecting more than 50 % of patients. AKI is associated with several adverse outcomes, including increased mortality and increased length of ICU- and hospital stay, in particular in patients requiring Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT).
Choosing the optimal time for attempting liberation from RRT is still unclear. With this study, we will describe the ability of renal ultrasound in predicting the outcome of dialysis weaning.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients ≥ 18 years admitted to the ICU, Aarhus University Hospital who are treated with dialysis as continuous renal placement therapy (CRRT) and planned to undergo dialysis weaning
Exclusion Criteria:
* Insufficient ultrasonographic imaging of the kidneys
* Known morphological kidney disease
* Previous need of chronic RRT
* Prior participation in the study
* Need of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or other heart assist device
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.