Simple ultrasound test may spot kidney risk in preeclampsia patients

NCT ID NCT07040696

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special ultrasound score (called VEXUS) can predict acute kidney injury in women with severe preeclampsia when they are admitted to the hospital. Researchers examined 70 women using Doppler ultrasound to check blood flow in key veins. The goal was to see if the score accurately identifies those who will develop kidney problems, need dialysis, or have worse outcomes.

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 accurate, this ultrasound method could help doctors identify which women with severe preeclampsia are at risk for kidney injury, allowing earlier monitoring and care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study (70 participants) that only tests diagnostic accuracy. It does not prove that using the score improves outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury preeclampsia severe pre-eclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY PREECLAMPSIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 6890, Egypt

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