Clinical Research Directory

Evaluating the Usability of New Dialysis Bags

Objective: To compare the usability, efficiency, and ergonomics of new dialysis bags with current bags from the nursing perspective in ICU settings. Study Type: Prospective, single-center observational study. Methods: ICU nurses (126 total) will complete two surveys (pre- and post-implementation) evaluating both dialysis bags.

French AKI Registry (FAKIR): A Multicenter Study on the In-Hospital Management and Outcomes of Severe Acute Kidney Injury in Nephrology Units

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common and serious condition in hospitalized patients, especially when it reaches stages 2 or 3 according to the KDIGO classification. These severe forms are associated with high mortality, a risk of progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD), and frequent cardiovascular complications. However, current data on how nephrologists manage these patients during hospitalization-and how these practices influence long-term outcomes-are limited and heterogeneous. The FAKIR study (French AKI Registry) is a prospective, multicenter, non-interventional observational study designed to describe the clinical management of patients admitted to nephrology departments for AKI stage 2 or 3 and to assess their renal and cardiovascular outcomes up to one year. The study hypothesizes that better characterization of in-hospital practices and patient trajectories will help identify predictors of renal recovery, progression to end-stage renal disease, and major cardiovascular events. Patients will be followed during hospitalization and at 3, 6, and 12 months to assess renal function, mortality, cardiovascular events, and rehospitalizations. This registry aims to provide real-life, multicenter data to support future guidelines and the development of structured post-AKI care pathways.