New fluid management strategy tested in ICU kidney patients
NCT ID NCT05473143
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a proactive, prescription-based fluid management plan to usual care in 150 critically ill patients who need kidney replacement therapy (dialysis). The goal is to see if a standardized daily prescription can help achieve a neutral or negative fluid balance, preventing fluid buildup. The trial is a pilot, meaning it mainly tests whether the approach is feasible and can be followed consistently.
What this could mean
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Active substance
protocol-based fluid management
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple daily prescription template helps doctors better manage fluid levels in critically ill patients on kidney dialysis, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (150 patients) focused on feasibility, not on proving better outcomes. The approach may not improve patient health or may be too complex for routine ICU use.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H2X0A9, Canada