Ultrasound-Guided diuretic strategy may boost kidney recovery after cardiac surgery

NCT ID NCT06251713

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This pilot trial tests whether using an ultrasound score (VeXUS) to guide fluid removal with diuretics can help kidneys recover in patients who develop acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to either VeXUS-guided fluid management or usual care. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is feasible.

What this could mean

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Active substance: VeXUS score guided fluid management strategy using diuretics (furosemide and thiazide)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could point toward a better way to manage fluid balance in post-surgery kidney injury, potentially improving recovery and reducing long-term complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The strategy may not improve outcomes or could cause electrolyte imbalances or other side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury Hyperemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY CARDIAC SURGERY HEMODYNAMIC STABILITY VENOUS CONGESTION

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Locations

Hopital cardiologique Louis Pradel
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Bron, France

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Hôpital Louis Pradel, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hospices Civils de Lyon
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Bron, Bron, 69500, France

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