Can baking soda protect ICU Patients' kidneys from dye damage?
NCT ID NCT01636089
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a bicarbonate solution (like baking soda) is better than standard saline for preventing kidney injury caused by contrast dye used in imaging. The trial involved 300 adults in intensive care who needed contrast dye. Researchers compared how many patients in each group developed acute kidney injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
sodium bicarbonate (1.4% solution)
What this could lead to
If bicarbonates work better than saline, this could give ICU doctors a simple, cheap way to prevent kidney damage from contrast dyes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all ICU patients. Bicarbonates can cause side effects like electrolyte imbalances.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Intensive care unit
Saint-Lô, 50000, France
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Medical Intensive Care Unit
Caen, 14033, France
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Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Caen, 14033, France