Comparison of Bolus and Continuous Hydration Regimens for the Prevention of Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in the Emergency Department

NCT ID: NCT07286526

Last Updated: 2025-12-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

285 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-10

Study Completion Date

2025-04-26

Brief Summary

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A single-center, prospective, open-label, non-inferiority randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at the ED of a tertiary hospital. The ED staff consisted of a mix of emergency medicine specialists, emergency medicine residents, and general practitioners.

Between August 10, 2024, and March 26, 2025, patients aged 18 and over who presented to the ED with creatinine levels above the reference range (1.2 mg/dl in men and 1.1 mg/dl in women) and underwent contrast-enhanced tomography were deemed eligible for inclusion in the study.

Eligible patients were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either bolus hydration or continuous hydration therapy. Permuted block randomization was employed at each participating site to distribute patients, stratified by age groups (18-44, 45-59, 60-74, and 75 years and older) and gender. This study did not use blinding. Both the implementers of the intervention and the researchers evaluating the outcome measures are aware of the intervention groups.

After the patients were divided into two groups, one group received bolus hydration therapy while the other group received continuous hydration therapy.

According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol.

The IV contrast agent used in the study was iohexol, which belongs to the non-ionic low osmolar contrast agent group. 300 mgI/ml 100 ml solutions were used, and the dose was adjusted between 80 and 100 ml depending on the imaging and the patient. In the majority of patients, 100 ml of contrast was administered, with an average of 98 ml of solution given in the bolus hydration group and an average of 96 ml of solution given in the continuous hydration group.

Patients were given control forms to provide follow-up blood samples 48-72 hours later and were asked to present to the ED with the form on the specified date. To inquire about the development of dialysis needs and mortality status, patients were contacted 30 days later to gather information.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Acute Kidney Injury Following Administration of Contrast Media

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Bolus hydration therapy

In the Bolus hydration therapy group, 500 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was started half an hour before the procedure and after the procedure, 1000 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was continued at a rate of 500 ml/h to be completed in 2 hours. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 2.5 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the bolus hydration group, 250 ml of treatment was administered half an hour before the procedure, and hydration was continued at a rate of 250 ml/h for 2 hours after the procedure.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Bolus hydration therapy

Intervention Type DRUG

In the Bolus hydration therapy group, 500 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was started half an hour before the procedure and after the procedure, 1000 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was continued at a rate of 500 ml/h to be completed in 2 hours. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 2.5 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the bolus hydration group, 250 ml of treatment was administered half an hour before the procedure, and hydration was continued at a rate of 250 ml/h for 2 hours after the procedure.

Continuous hydration therapy

In the Continuous hydration therapy group, saline treatment started 2 hours before the intravenous (IV) contrast agent application at a rate of 150 ml/h, and hydration was applied for 8 more hours after the procedure at the same rate. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 10 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the continuous hydration group, 75 ml/h of hydration was administered for 2 hours before the procedure and for 8 hours after the procedure.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Continuous hydration therapy

Intervention Type DRUG

In the Continuous hydration therapy group, saline treatment started 2 hours before the intravenous (IV) contrast agent application at a rate of 150 ml/h, and hydration was applied for 8 more hours after the procedure at the same rate. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 10 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the continuous hydration group, 75 ml/h of hydration was administered for 2 hours before the procedure and for 8 hours after the procedure.

Interventions

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Bolus hydration therapy

In the Bolus hydration therapy group, 500 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was started half an hour before the procedure and after the procedure, 1000 ml of 0.9% saline treatment was continued at a rate of 500 ml/h to be completed in 2 hours. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 2.5 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the bolus hydration group, 250 ml of treatment was administered half an hour before the procedure, and hydration was continued at a rate of 250 ml/h for 2 hours after the procedure.

Intervention Type DRUG

Continuous hydration therapy

In the Continuous hydration therapy group, saline treatment started 2 hours before the intravenous (IV) contrast agent application at a rate of 150 ml/h, and hydration was applied for 8 more hours after the procedure at the same rate. A total of 1500 ml 0.9% saline hydration therapy was administered over 10 hours. According to the literature, individuals with an ejection fraction of less than 40% got a half-dose hydration protocol. In the continuous hydration group, 75 ml/h of hydration was administered for 2 hours before the procedure and for 8 hours after the procedure.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Presented to the Emergency Department creatinine levels above the reference range (1.2 mg/dl in men and 1.1 mg/dl in women)
* Underwent contrast-enhanced tomography

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnancy
* Known allergy history to contrast agents
* Exposure to contrast agents within the last 72 hours
* Being on dialysis due to end-stage kidney disease
* Presenting with decompensated heart failure
* Patients who were unable to provide informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Yunus Emre Gemici

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Yunus Emre Gemici

MD

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mustafa Çalık, MD, Assoc. Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Department of Emergency Medicine Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye

Locations

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Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

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E-66291034-202.3.02-4819

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