Overview

Bicarbonate v Saline to Prevent Contrast Nephropathy

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2009-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Slowing of kidney function occurs in a minority of people given dye during angiography. The purpose of this study is to compare two different types of fluid given into a vein to reduce the risk of kidney injury: salt in water or baking soda in water.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Italian Society of Nephrology
Collaborators:
European Commission
Memorial University of Newfoundland