Which dialysis method works best for ICU kidney failure? a Head-to-Head test
NCT ID NCT06032884
First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways of filtering blood in critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury: intermittent hemodialysis (done in sessions) and continuous renal replacement therapy (done non-stop). The goal is to see if the intermittent method is just as good as the continuous one in preventing death, lasting kidney damage, or the need for ongoing dialysis at 90 days. About 1,000 ICU adults on breathing support or blood pressure medication will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The study aims to help doctors choose the best dialysis approach for these very sick patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two dialysis procedures: intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- What this could lead to
- If intermittent hemodialysis proves as effective as continuous therapy, it could offer a simpler, more flexible treatment option for ICU patients with severe kidney injury.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is large but still experimental; results may not show a clear difference, and both methods carry risks like low blood pressure or clotting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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c 001 Avicenne Service de réanimation médico chirurgicale
Bobigny, Bobigny, 93000, France
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