Ultrasound to predict kidney injury in ICU patients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound to check for fluid buildup in the veins (called venous congestion) and see if it is linked to kidney injury in ICU patients. It may help doctors understand how to prevent kidney problems during critical illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are expected to be in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 24 hours.
- You do not have any blockage between the right side of your heart and the blood vessels checked by the ultrasound.
- You do not have a history of certain heart, lung, or kidney conditions (like a hole in the heart, severe leaky valve, dialysis, or organ transplant).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 40, so the ultrasound can be done effectively.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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