Ultrasound-Guided fluid removal may offer safer relief for overloaded kidneys
NCT ID NCT07705269
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized, high-rate fluid removal strategy guided by ultrasound is as safe and effective as the standard rate for patients with advanced kidney disease hospitalized due to severe fluid overload. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a standard fluid removal rate or a higher rate, with ultrasound used to guide treatment. The goal is to see if the higher rate can relieve symptoms like shortness of breath more quickly without causing dangerous drops in blood pressure.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- high-rate ultrafiltration (fluid removal during hemodialysis) guided by ultrasound
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a safer, faster way to relieve severe fluid overload in hospitalized kidney patients, potentially reducing breathing difficulties and hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The high fluid removal rate could increase the risk of sudden drops in blood pressure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González"
RECRUITINGMonterrey, Nuevo León, 64460, Mexico
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