STARRT-AKI: STandard Versus Accelerated Initiation Of Renal Replacement Therapy In Acute Kidney Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,112,447.00
Summary
Acute kidney failure is increasing globally and there are no treatments proven to improve patient outcomes. The STARRT-AKI Study will, as part of an international collaboration, examine the effect upon patient survival of the timing of dialysis initiation in patients with acute kidney failure who are critically ill in intensive care units.
Enhanced Control Of Hypertension And Thrombolysis Stroke Study (ENCHANTED)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,408,568.00
Summary
This is an international multi-centre randomised controlled trial that is evaluating two approaches to improve the benefits, safety and costs associated with the treatment with the clot-busting drug in patients with acute stroke due to blocked blood vessel. The study aims to determine whether a slightly lower dose of the clot busting drug and more intensive control of elevated blood pressure will improve the chances of a patient recovering from this serious illness.