Plain-English translation of NCT06972082 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After heart surgery, some patients develop acute kidney injury — a condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. This trial is testing a new approach using ultrasound imaging to help doctors decide exactly how much fluid and medication to give patients to protect their kidneys. The goal is to catch and prevent kidney problems early by monitoring blood flow to the kidneys and surrounding organs.
Kidney injury after heart surgery is common and serious, affecting up to 40% of patients and sometimes requiring dialysis. Doctors currently guess at how much fluid to give, which can make things worse. This trial wants to see if using ultrasound imaging to see exactly what's happening inside the body can help doctors make better, more precise treatment decisions and prevent kidney damage.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a new ultrasound-guided approach. Doctors will use ultrasound imaging to look at blood flow in your heart and abdomen to guide decisions about fluids and medications. You'll have regular blood tests and monitoring of your urine output, which is already standard after heart surgery. The trial focuses on managing your care in the ICU during your recovery from surgery.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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