New study aims to predict severe kidney injury before it happens
NCT ID NCT05988658
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding blood and urine biomarkers to a computer risk score can better predict which hospitalized patients will develop severe acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers will enroll 800 adults at high risk (top 10% by the risk score) and track them for three days. The goal is to improve early detection, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate way to predict severe kidney injury in hospitalized patients, allowing earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The risk score and biomarkers are being tested for prediction only, and may not improve patient outcomes.
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University of Chicago Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Wisconsin Hospital
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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