Timing of dialysis in ICU patients under review
NCT ID NCT03629977
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study reviews medical records from over 50,000 critically ill patients to see if starting dialysis earlier helps them live longer. Researchers will compare patients who started dialysis early versus late, looking at survival up to 90 days and beyond. The goal is to find the best timing for this treatment in intensive care.
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 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 show patterns but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, 17176, Sweden
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