Alberta launches massive study to improve emergency dialysis care
NCT ID NCT05186636
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to improve how emergency dialysis is delivered in Alberta hospitals. Researchers will test a new care pathway in 18 intensive care units to see if it can lower costs and improve patient outcomes. About 4,500 adults and children receiving acute dialysis will take part. The goal is to find better ways to provide this life-saving treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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9,348 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients from 15 adult and 3 pediatric Alberta ICUs who receive acute RRT as part of their usual clinical care during the intervention period
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Patient in one of 15 adult and 3 pediatric intensive care units in Alberta Receive acute RRT as part of their usual clinical care during the intervention period Exclusion Criteria: * none
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada
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Chinook Regional Hospital
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5, Canada
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Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada
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Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 4B1, Canada
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 5X8, Canada
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Manzankowski Alberta Heart Institute
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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Misericordia Community Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 4H5, Canada
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Peter Lougheed Centre
Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6J4, Canada
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Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7, Canada
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Rockyview General Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, T2V 1P9, Canada
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada
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South Health Campus
Calgary, Alberta, T3M 1M4, Canada
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Stollery Children's Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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Sturgeon Community Hospital
St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 6C4, Canada
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University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G-2B7, Canada
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