Nephro-protective effects of L-amino acids in critically ill patients: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gordon Doig (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Davies ,  Dr Fiona Simpson ,  Prof Michael Reade ,  Prof Rinaldo Bellomo

Brief description More than 60,000 Australians become critically ill each year with up to one third of these patients developing Acute Kidney Injury during their illness. Acute Kidney Injury leads to longer recovery times, may require lifelong dialysis and results in a significantly increased chance of dying as a result of the original critical illness. The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if a simple and cheap amino acid infusion can reduce the onset of Acute Kidney Injury during critical illness.

Funding Amount $AUD 863,209.68

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant