New smart alerts help surgeons prevent kidney injury during operations

NCT ID NCT05957406

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a smart alert system that warns doctors when a patient's blood pressure might drop dangerously during surgery. The goal was to help doctors act quickly to prevent kidney injury. The trial included 296 adults having major noncardiac surgery. The system uses software and a special sensor to track blood pressure trends in real time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Acumen HPI Smart Alerts and Smart Trends Software (a device that gives doctors early warnings about low blood pressure during surgery)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help prevent kidney damage after major surgery by catching dangerous blood pressure drops early.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with historical controls, not a randomized trial. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

  • Henry Ford Health System

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 997239, United States

  • Prisma Health

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States