Simple test after hospital stay could help kidney patients dialyze less
NCT ID NCT07106151
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving patients and their kidney doctors detailed information about remaining kidney function after hospital discharge helps recovery. Researchers will measure kidney function with a timed urine collection before discharge and share the results along with monitoring recommendations. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and may lead to less frequent dialysis. The study enrolls 40 adults with acute kidney injury who still need dialysis after leaving the hospital.
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Active substance
Transmission of additional AKI-D recovery information (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that sharing detailed kidney function results with doctors and patients improves recovery monitoring and may reduce dialysis frequency.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so the impact may be limited.
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States