Accuracy of Venous Excess Ultrasound Score at Hospital Admission to Predict Acute Kidney Injury (NCT07040696) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Accuracy of Venous Excess Ultrasound Score at Hospital Admission to Predict Acute Kidney Injury
Egypt70 participantsStarted 2025-06-22
Plain-language summary
To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of venous excess ultrasound score to predict acute kidney injury
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* preeclampsia with severe features
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal
* Preexisting renal impairment (defined as baseline serum creatinine \> 1.3 mg/dl)
* Inability to obtain adequate Doppler views
* Renal transplantation
* Previous need for renal replacement therapy
* Known peripheral vascular disease
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.
1This trial looked at using something called a VEXUS score — an ultrasound-based tool — to predict acute kidney injury in patients with preeclampsia at hospital admission. Can you explain what the VEXUS score measures and whether this type of assessment is something my care team uses or is considering using?
2Since this study is already completed, have the results been published yet, and if so, what did they find about how accurately the VEXUS score could predict kidney injury in preeclampsia patients like me?
3If the VEXUS score turns out to be a reliable predictor of acute kidney injury, would that change how closely my kidneys are monitored during my hospital stay, or would it affect any treatment decisions for my preeclampsia?
4Since this was a diagnostic accuracy study rather than a treatment trial, it wasn't testing a new medication — so how does knowing about this research affect the standard monitoring and care I should expect to receive for preeclampsia-related kidney complications?
5Given that preeclampsia can sometimes progress to acute kidney injury, what signs should I be watching for, and is bedside ultrasound monitoring of my veins — like what this study examined — something that could realistically be part of my care?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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The accuracy of VEXUS score at admission to predict acute kidney injury