Using ultrasound to study kidney injury in the ICU
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at blood flow in the kidneys and other organs to find out why acute kidney injury happens. By checking this early in the ICU stay, doctors hope to improve treatment and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You need to be staying in the intensive care unit (ICU) and have been there for less than 24 hours when the study starts.
- You must have a recent, sudden kidney injury (called acute kidney injury).
- You must not have severe, long-term kidney failure or have had a kidney transplant.
- You must not be pregnant or currently in jail or prison.
- You must not be in a situation that makes it hard to get a clear ultrasound picture.
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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