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A Study to Support the Development of the Enhanced Fluid Assessment Tool for Patients With Acute Kidney Injury
Sponsor: University of Hertfordshire
Summary
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is the sudden and recent reduction in kidney function. This can be detected by measuring a rise in blood creatinine level or from a reduction in urine. Reasons for developing AKI, include dehydration, low blood pressure, medication and infection. When the kidneys stop working, there can be a build-up of toxins and fluid. It is extremely important to identify a patient's fluid status as too little can cause further damage to the kidneys and too much can be harmful. Assessment is varied and often inaccurate and there needs to be a standard approach to fluid assessment.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2022-09-09
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2025-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Body Composition Monitor (BCM)
The hydration status of each participant from the clinical assessment and the patient reported signs and symptoms will be compared with the readings from bioimpedance (BCM machine).
Locations (1)
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Lister Hospital
Stevenage, United Kingdom