Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Intravenous N-acetylcysteine to Prevent Contrast Media Induced Nephrotoxicity in an Emergency Center

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Geneva

Conditions:

Nephrotoxicity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The aim of the present study is to determine whether a high dose of intravenous NAC is efficient in preventing CN after emergency contrast injection in patients with renal failure.

Detailed Description

Prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) post contrast injection remains mandatory given its association to morbidity and mortality1. Contrast nephropathy (CN) was classically defined as an increase i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Renal failure and need of contrast enhanced CT

Exclusion

  • Asthma
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstructive nephropathy
  • Patient or family's refusal
  • In all patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

124 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01467154

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

November 1 2011

Last Update

November 9 2011

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