When is the best time for dialysis? massive study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT03629977
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This observational study looks at over 50,000 critically ill patients with acute kidney injury to see if starting dialysis earlier improves survival. Researchers will analyze data from intensive care units in Sweden, comparing patients who received early versus late dialysis. The goal is to provide clearer guidance on timing of this common treatment.
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, 17176, Sweden
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors decide the best time to start dialysis for critically ill patients with kidney injury, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors.
Conditions
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