Study tests whether targeting alerts for kidney injury saves lives
NCT ID NCT02786277
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new way to send alerts to doctors when a patient develops acute kidney injury (AKI). Instead of alerting for every case, the system used a model to identify which patients would benefit most from the alert. Over 2,000 adults with AKI in the hospital were included. The goal was to see if this targeted approach could reduce the chance of kidney injury getting worse, needing dialysis, or death.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to smarter alert systems that reduce harm from acute kidney injury in hospitals.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study testing a targeting method, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States