BIOMARKERS / BLOOD

This study compares a new ultrasound-based method (mVExUS) to standard care for guiding how much fluid to remove during dialysis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. About 126 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to either method, with fluid checks every 8 …

This study looks at whether a blood test can detect brain bleeding in older adults (75+) who fall often. Instead of always using a CT scan, which can be hard to get quickly, researchers will measure two blood markers (GFAP and UCH-L1) with a portable device. The goal is to see if…

This study aims to see if a blood test can help primary care doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers will test 1,000 adults aged 55 and older who have memory concerns. The goal is to find Alzheimer-related proteins (amyloid and tau) in the blood, which…

This study aims to see if certain immune markers in the blood can help predict how lung cancer patients will do after surgery. Researchers will measure specific immune cells in 200 non-small cell lung cancer patients before and after their operation. The goal is to find patterns …

This study watches 600 kidney transplant patients to see if a blood test (TruGraf and TRAC) can spot early signs of rejection or kidney problems. It aims to reduce the need for invasive biopsies and improve long-term care. Participants will be followed for 24 months after their t…

This study looks at 30 people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. Researchers will compare special MRI scans (MRS) with blood tests to find patterns that might help understand the tumor better. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatme…