Clinical trials: Acute Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Injury
Efficacy Study of a Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury
The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the safety of a selective cytopheretic device (SCD) in patients that are on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for acute kidney injury (AKI).
- Trial name
- NCT01400893
- Testing
- SCD
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- SeaStar Medical
SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Acute Kidney Injury
Nicotinamide Riboside in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Patients for Renal Protection
An interventional clinical trial using oral nicotinamide riboside (NR) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection and acute kidney injury to determine the effect of NR on whole blood nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)…
- Trial name
- NIRVANA (NCT04818216)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Acute Kidney Injury
Can Rivaroxaban Lead to Anticoagulation-Related Nephropathy?
Anticoagulation-Related Nephropathy (ARN) is a side effect of treatment with blood thinners which leads to kidney dysfunction. A recent review suggests that kidney function should be assessed (by measuring serum creatinine)…
- Trial name
- NCT02900170
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Ureteral Calculi
The Predictive Value of Ureteral Jet Assessment With Ultrasound in Patients Presenting With Acute Renal Colic
This is a single institution, prospective study to evaluate the prognostic significance of renal and bladder ultrasound with ureteral jet assessment and its utility to evaluate the spontaneous stone passage rate of ureteral…
- Trial name
- NCT02577146
- Testing
- renal and bladder ultrasound with ureteral jet assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Acute Kidney Injury
Epidemiology of Acute Kidney Injury in England - 1998 to 2013
The true population incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, in England is not known. A better understanding of the epidemiology of AKI at a national level is essential to inform initiatives…
- Trial name
- NCT02216695
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64,882 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Acute Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Shear Wave Elastography in Native Kidney Disease
In this proposal, the aim is to examine shear wave elastography (SWE) measurements in diseased native kidneys and correlate them with grades of fibrosis using histological samples.
- Trial name
- NCT02830438
- Testing
- Shear wave elastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Renal Failure, Acute Renal Failure
Premarket Clinical Safety Assessment of the ELISIO™-HX
The primary safety objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of the use of the high-permeability hemodialyzer series ELISIO™-HX, by showing that the pre-dialysis albumin levels are not affected using the investigational…
- Conditions
- Renal Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07058909
- Testing
- ELISIO™-HX Dialyzer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Nipro Medical Corporation
Acute Kidney Injury
Does MiECC Improve Outcome in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Elective Coronary Bypass Grafting?
The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate MECC compared with conventional extracorporeal circulation of diabetic patients undergoing elective coronary revascularization procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02672514
- Testing
- Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC), Conventional extracorporeal circulation (CECC)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Herzzentrum Coswig
Acute Urinary Tract Infection, Urinary Tract Infection
Corticosteroids for Children With Febrile Urinary Tract Infections
In this study the investigators will determine whether corticosteroids given at the time of urinary tract infection help prevent permanent damage to the kidneys.
- Trial name
- STARRS (NCT01391793)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 546 people
- Sponsor
- Nader Shaikh
Kidney Diseases
Steroid Withdrawal in Pediatric Renal Transplant: Impact on Growth, Bone Metabolism and Acute Rejection
The present study investigates the safety and efficacy of steroid withdrawal at six days post-transplant in pediatric renal recipients under concomitant immunosuppression based on antibodies anti IL2 (interleukin 2), Tacrolimus…
- Trial name
- NCT00707759
- Testing
- Tacrolimus (TAC)+ Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) + Withdrawal Prednisone, Tacrolimus (TAC)+ Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) + prednisolone
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico, Chile
Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers…
- Conditions
- Other Acute Illnesses Presenting to the Hospital, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03296280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Induction Therapy Study in Live Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients With a Positive Crossmatch
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the anti-T cell antibody, Thymoglobulin is a more effective induction medication than the anti-IL-2R inhibitor daclizumab, in kidney transplant recipients who have a positive…
- Trial name
- NCT00275509
- Testing
- Thymoglobulin, Daclizumab, Plasmapheresis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver Disease
Mild Hypothermia and Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Transplantation
Acute kidney injury (AKI), or worsening kidney function, is a common complication after liver transplantation (20-90% in published studies).
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Liver Transplant; Complications
- Trial name
- MHALT (NCT03534141)
- Testing
- Esophageal cooling/warming device, Mild hypothermia, Normothermia
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Radiographic Contrast Agent Nephropathy
Contrast Media Reduction and Removal in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (PRESERV)
The purpose of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the Osprey Medical CINCOR™ Contrast Removal System.
- Trial name
- NCT01168024
- Testing
- CINCOR™ System and contrast conservation unit (CCS-1), Standard of Care plus peri-procedural hydration
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Osprey Medical, Inc
Acute Pain
Vasopressin and Pain Perception in the Brain
The feeling of pain is not just a sensory experience, but is also influenced by emotions, beliefs and expectations, making pain a highly subjective experience.
- Trial name
- NCT03446456
- Testing
- Arginine vasopressin, Saline, Observational learning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Relypsa For ED Acute Hyperkalemia Control and Reduction (REDUCE)
The Investigator hypothesize that a single dose of patiromer will lower serum potassium levels in less than 6hrs. Since a dosage of 30g/day for a period of 4 weeks has been studied in at least two multicenter randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT02933450
- Testing
- Patiromer 25.2 g
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Acute Renal Failure
High Dose CVVHDF Compared to Standard Dose CVVHDF
In the last three decades, the mortality associated with acute renal failure (ARF) in the ICU has remained unchanged at greater than 50%, despite improvements in dialysis technology.
- Trial name
- CVVHDF (NCT00561431)
- Testing
- Standard dose of dialysis, High dose of dialysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Acute Kidney Injury, Premature Infant
NIRS Monitoring to Detect AKI in Preterm Infants
This study will examine the relationship of oxygen levels, using Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring, and kidney injury in infants born prematurely.
- Trial name
- nNIRS-AKI (NCT03384173)
- Testing
- Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Kidney Failure, Acute
Effect of Erythropoietin (EPO) in Kidney After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether erythropoietin is effective in preventing acute kidney dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
- Trial name
- EPO-CABG (NCT00654992)
- Testing
- Erythropoietin-Beta, Normal Saline
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Heart Failure
Effectiveness of Ultrafiltration in Treating People With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiorenal Syndrome (The CARRESS Study)
Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood through the body is impaired, often making a person feel weak or fatigued.
- Trial name
- CARRESS (NCT00608491)
- Testing
- Stepped pharmacologic care, Ultrafiltration
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University