Blood vessel age may forecast kidney damage after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07727772

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the biological age of a person's blood vessels, measured before heart surgery, can help predict their risk of acute kidney injury afterward. Researchers will assess vascular aging using noninvasive tests and routine lab results in about 470 adults undergoing cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if these markers can identify patients who might need closer monitoring or preventive steps after their operation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If vascular aging markers predict kidney injury, doctors could identify high-risk patients before surgery and tailor monitoring or preventive care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show associations, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY CARDIAC SURGERY POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS VASCULAR AGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China

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