Plain-English translation of NCT07037485 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
After open heart surgery, some patients develop acute kidney injury—a temporary or lasting decline in kidney function that can complicate recovery. This study is testing whether two non-invasive tests—a Doppler ultrasound of the kidneys and a measurement of oxygen levels in urine—can accurately predict which patients are at highest risk for this complication. If these tests work well, doctors could identify at-risk patients earlier and provide closer monitoring or preventive care.
Kidney injury occurs in about 15 to 30 percent of patients after heart surgery and can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and worse outcomes. Currently, doctors don't have a reliable early warning system to identify which patients will develop this problem, so this study aims to find simple, non-invasive tests that can predict kidney injury before it becomes severe.
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You will have two ultrasound scans of your kidneys and urine tests—one before your scheduled open heart surgery and one after. The study uses standard medical imaging and routine urine collection, so there are no extra procedures beyond your normal surgical care. Your participation helps doctors develop better tools to protect kidney function in future heart surgery patients.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Tanta University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
October 2024
Primary completion
September 2026
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Age range
21 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Amany M Badr, Master
Tanta University
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