Can ultrasound prevent fluid overload in kidney patients?

NCT ID NCT06411080

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether using ultrasound to check fluid tolerance is feasible in hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). 80 non-ICU adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or an ultrasound-guided fluid assessment. The main goal was to see if doctors could follow the ultrasound protocol. Secondary goals looked at fluid amounts, diuretic use, and kidney function changes.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for fluid tolerance assessment
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help doctors give fluids more safely to kidney injury patients, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving better outcomes. The results may not change practice without larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

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Locations

Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, H2X 3H8, Canada

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