Could a common amino acid shield kidneys after heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT06248359
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether giving L-Arginine soon after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine can lower the chance of acute kidney injury. It will follow over 5,000 adults in the intensive care unit after their operation. The goal is to see if this simple amino acid might help prevent a serious complication that can affect recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- L-Arginine hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If effective, giving L-Arginine soon after heart surgery could become a simple way to protect kidney function and reduce the need for dialysis in these patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational association study, not a controlled experiment, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors, and the benefit remains uncertain.
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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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Xijing Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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