Massive ICU study aims to uncover kidney injury patterns
NCT ID NCT07207031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study will follow over 10,000 adult patients in intensive care units to understand how often acute kidney injury occurs, how severe it gets, and what happens to patients afterward. Researchers will track kidney function, need for dialysis, and survival up to one year. The goal is to provide updated information to help improve care for critically ill patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide a clearer picture of how common and severe acute kidney injury is in ICU patients, helping doctors better predict and manage it.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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