New study aims to sharpen kidney recovery checks after AKI

NCT ID NCT07569588

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at better ways to check kidney function after acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers will compare two blood tests (creatinine and cystatin C) to see which is more reliable. They will also interview patients about their recovery experiences and hold workshops to develop recommendations for improving follow-up care. The study involves 100 adults who had moderate to severe AKI during a hospital stay.

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 lead to better, more reliable ways to assess kidney function after AKI and improve follow-up care for patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 100 participants, so findings may not apply to all AKI patients. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3DT, United Kingdom

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