Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 10:10 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 10:10 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01779635
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients (age 21 and above) who are admitted to ICUs or CCU and requiring CRRT for acute kidney injury or ESRD Patients who has moderate bleeding risk (see below definitions) Patients with NO systemic or regional circuit anticoagulation Informed consent taken from the patient, or proxy if the former is unable to sign due to medical reasons Anticipated need for prolonged CRRT \> 3 days
(Moderate bleeding risk criteria:)
Moderate bleeding risk is defined by any of the following:
1. Platelet count \< 100 x 109 mm3 (but \> 50)
2. INR \> 1.5 (but \< 2.5)
3. APTT \> 50 seconds (but \< 75)
4. Post-surgery for \< 48 hours
5. Post-invasive procedures (eg. Pericardiocentasis) \< 24 hrs
6. Post major artery puncture or catheter removal from major arteries (carotids, subclavian, or femoral) \< 24 hours
7. Recent internal or gastrointestinal bleeding within 48 hours (should be secured bleeding with no relapse noted)
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with very high bleeding risk (for which they should also fall outside of the below inclusion criteria - see below) Patients who are known to have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or allergic to heparin Patients with other medical conditions for which heparin is contraindicated. Patients who require systemic anticoagulation for medical indications (We will accept patients who are on prophylactic doses of anticoagulation for DVT prophylaxis) Patients who are pregnant Patients/legally accepted surrogate who decline to consent
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
21 Years
Study:
NCT01779635
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01779635