Using a blood test to detect kidney injury from contrast dye
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a simple blood test (cystatin) can detect kidney damage earlier in people with chronic kidney disease who receive contrast dye for imaging. It could help doctors act faster to protect kidneys.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- You are scheduled for a CT scan or heart angiography using Omnipaque contrast dye.
- You are not on dialysis.
- You are not pregnant and are not in prison or jail.
- You have not had any other contrast dye within 2 days before or after your procedure.
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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