An observational study in Acute Kidney Injury, Hypotension (MeSH: D007022) and Critical Illness, sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-05.
Sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Observational
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is commonly used in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. A frequent complication of CRRT is a drop in blood pressure that requires treatment, known as CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability. This complication is linked to higher mortality and poorer kidney recovery.
The diastolic shock index (DSI) is a simple bedside measure calculated by dividing heart rate by diastolic blood pressure. It requires no additional devices, blood tests or invasive procedures, and higher values have been associated with vasopressor need and mortality in septic shock.
This prospective observational study aims to determine whether DSI measured before the start of CRRT can predict hemodynamic instability during CRRT in adult intensive care unit patients. The predictive performance of DSI will also be compared with the classic shock index, the modified shock index and mean arterial pressure. All data will be obtained from routine clinical monitoring; no additional intervention will be performed for the study.
Background: CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability (CRRT-HI) complicates 19-43% of CRRT sessions and is independently associated with increased mortality and impaired renal recovery. The diastolic shock index (DSI = heart rate / diastolic arterial pressure) reflects both vascular tone (diastolic pressure) and neurohumoral compensation (heart rate) and has been proposed as an early marker of vasoplegia. Its predictive value for CRRT-HI has not been prospectively evaluated.
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of pre-CRRT bedside DSI in predicting CRRT-HI in critically ill adults.
Design and setting: Prospective observational cohort study conducted in the general intensive care units of Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Approximately 70 adult patients (≥18 years) starting CRRT for acute kidney injury will be enrolled.
Definition of CRRT-HI: An event meeting at least one of the following criteria: mean arterial pressure below 65 mmHg; initiation of a new vasopressor or an increase of ≥20% in the norepinephrine dose; crystalloid fluid bolus exceeding 250 mL; or reduction or discontinuation of ultrafiltration.
Data collection: Demographic and clinical characteristics (APACHE II, SOFA-2, comorbidities, CRRT indication and AKI stage), CRRT settings (modality, blood flow, dialysate and replacement fluid rates, ultrafiltration rate, anticoagulation), and baseline laboratory parameters (arterial blood gas, lactate, complete blood count, renal and liver function tests, electrolytes, CRP, procalcitonin) will be recorded. Heart rate, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, vasopressor/inotrope use and doses will be recorded at CRRT initiation (T0) and at 15, 30, 60 and 180 minutes. DSI, the classic shock index (HR/SAP) and the modified shock index (HR/MAP) will be calculated from these routine monitoring data. No additional blood sampling, tests or invasive procedures will be performed for the study.
Statistical analysis: The predictive performance of DSI, the classic shock index, the modified shock index and mean arterial pressure will be assessed by ROC curve analysis and compared using the DeLong test. Optimal cut-off values will be determined by the Youden index, with corresponding sensitivity and specificity. Independent risk factors for CRRT-HI will be identified by multivariable logistic regression. Associations of DSI and CRRT-HI with 28-day mortality, ICU and hospital length of stay, duration of mechanical ventilation and renal recovery will be evaluated as secondary analyses.
Sample size: Assuming a CRRT-HI incidence of approximately 50% and an expected AUC of 0.75 for DSI, at least 60 patients are required (α = 0.05, power = 80%). Allowing for approximately 15% data loss, 70 patients will be enrolled.
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Consecutive adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the general intensive care units of Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, in whom continuous renal replacement therapy is initiated for acute kidney injury.
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Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the general intensive care units of Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital who are initiated on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for acute kidney injury. The diastolic shock index (heart rate / diastolic arterial pressure) will be calculated from routine bedside monitoring before and during CRRT, and patients will be followed for the development of CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability. No study-specific intervention will be performed.
Other: Diastolic Shock Index Assessment
Bedside calculation of the diastolic shock index (heart rate / diastolic arterial pressure) from routine hemodynamic monitoring at CRRT initiation and at 15, 30, 60 and 180 minutes. No additional procedure is performed.
Diagnostic Performance of Pre-CRRT Diastolic Shock Index for Predicting CRRT-Associated Hemodynamic Instability
Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the diastolic shock index (heart rate / diastolic arterial pressure) measured immediately before CRRT initiation for predicting CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability. CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability is defined as at least one of the following: mean arterial pressure \<65 mmHg; initiation of a new vasopressor or ≥20% increase in norepinephrine dose; crystalloid fluid bolus \>250 mL; or reduction or discontinuation of ultrafiltration. The optimal cut-off value will be determined by the Youden index, with corresponding sensitivity and specificity.
Time frame: From CRRT initiation to 180 minutes
Comparison of Diastolic Shock Index With Other Bedside Hemodynamic Indices
AUC of the diastolic shock index compared with the classic shock index (heart rate / systolic arterial pressure), modified shock index (heart rate / mean arterial pressure) and mean arterial pressure for predicting CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability, compared using the DeLong test.
Time frame: From CRRT initiation to 180 minutes
Incidence of CRRT-Associated Hemodynamic Instability
proportion of patients developing CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability as defined in the primary outcome.
Time frame: From CRRT initiation to 180 minutes
28-Day All-Cause Mortality
All-cause mortality within 28 days of CRRT initiation, compared according to diastolic shock index values and the occurrence of CRRT-associated hemodynamic instability.
Time frame: 28 days after CRRT initiation
Plan to share: Yes
Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan
Start is estimated for Nov 2026; primary completion for Jan 2027, 2 months later.
Of 349 non-industry observational studies under Acute Kidney Injury, half reached primary completion within 24 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 42. This study's planned 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 364 studies reached it within 24 months; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 42.
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