Kidney filter study tests safer dialysis for acute kidney failure
NCT ID NCT07679568
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well a specific kidney filter (multiFlux 160) works when used with two different blood thinners—heparin or citrate—during continuous kidney replacement therapy. The goal is to see which approach keeps the filter working effectively while avoiding side effects like electrolyte imbalances. The study includes adults and children with acute kidney injury who need this therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- multiFlux 160 hemofilter
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best blood thinner for kidney dialysis in critically ill patients, potentially improving treatment safety and effectiveness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a large trial. It cannot prove which approach is better overall, and results may not apply to all patients with kidney injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Klinikum)
Munich, Bavaria, 81377, Germany
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