Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury
The COPE-AKI Consortium is excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for Clinical Centers to apply to be a new participating site in the COPE-AKI clinical trial.
Clinical Centers interested in contributing to our important study must be willing to display hard work and dedication to make this research study possible.
We look forward to reviewing your application, collaboration, and future successes!
What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is the sudden worsening of kidney function over hours to days and is a common problem in patients who are in the hospital.
- AKI causes a build-up of waste products in your blood and makes it hard for your kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in your body.
- After having AKI, your chances are higher for other serious health problems (such as kidney disease and heart failure), rehospitalization or having AKI again in the future.
Why is it important?
- In some cases, AKI can lead to more serious kidney problems that may lead to dialysis or the need for a kidney transplant.
- There is a critical need to study new approaches to managing AKI – if there is a better way to help patients manage this condition, we can positively impact those who experience AKI.
