Liver Cancer, AdultNCT07681817
Risk Stratification and Proactive Nursing Intervention for Acute Kidney Injury Following Interventional Therapy in Patients With Liver Cancer
A study testing Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group in people with Liver Cancer, Adult, run by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital.
Trial summary
This study focuses on the early identification and precision prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) following interventional therapy in patients with liver cancer. A prospective, phased mixed-methods research design will be adopted. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Liver Cancer, Adult
- What is being tested?
- Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 31 Dec 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Completed eligibility screening in Phase I of the study
- Completed AKI risk assessment using the established prediction model
- Classified by the model as at risk for AKI (moderate- or high-risk patients prioritized; low-risk patients included only for exploratory/observational analysis)
- Conscious and able to communicate effectively
- Able to understand and comply with nursing interventions
- Expected hospital stay of at least 3 days
- Available for postoperative follow-up
- Provided written informed consent jointly with a primary caregiver
Who cannot join
- Development of AKI within 24 hours after interventional therapy according to KDIGO criteria
- Severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or communication barriers preventing participation in HBM-based assessment or intervention
- Requirement for postoperative ICU admission and continuous life-support therapy
- Mandatory use of nephrotoxic medications that cannot be discontinued, substituted, or adjusted during the study period
- Participation in other clinical intervention studies that may affect renal function or nursing outcomes
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
This study focuses on the early identification and precision prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) following interventional therapy in patients with liver cancer. A prospective, phased mixed-methods research design will be adopted. In the first phase, a prospective cohort study will be conducted to systematically collect clinical and nursing-related data. A Super Learner ensemble algorithm will be employed to develop and validate an AKI risk prediction model, enabling precise risk stratification of patients. In the second phase, a prospective randomized controlled trial will be implemented. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), a risk-stratified proactive nursing intervention will be delivered, and its effectiveness will be compared with that of routine nursing care in reducing the incidence of AKI, improving adherence to hydration protocols, optimizing the management of nephrotoxic medications, and enhancing patients' self-management capabilities. By integrating intelligent risk prediction with proactive nursing intervention strategies, this study aims to establish a reproducible and scalable precision prevention and management model for AKI in liver cancer patients undergoing interventional therapy. The findings are expected to provide scientific evidence for early AKI warning and proactive nursing practice, thereby promoting the precision, intelligence, and standardization of oncologic interventional nursing care.
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Adult
- Being tested
- Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group, Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care)
- Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Risk-stratified active nursing intervention groupBehavioural
The intervention employed in this study is a proactive nursing intervention package based on AKI risk stratification and the Health Belief Model (HBM). Prior to interventional therapy, participants are assessed using the AKI risk prediction model and categorized into low-, moderate-, and high-risk groups. Stratified and weighted interventions are then implemented according to the assigned risk level.
The intervention is delivered at five critical time points: one day before the procedure, postoperative day 1, postoperative day 2, postoperative day 3, and after hospital discharge. Intervention strategies are designed around the six core constructs of the Health Belief Model, including perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. Specific measures encompass medication management, fluid therapy, renal function monitoring, patient and family education, behavioral support, and follow-up management
Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care)Behavioural
Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group |
| Standard care (control) group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postoperative acute kidney injury incidence
The primary outcome was the occurrence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI was assessed within the first 7 days following interventional therapy and defined according to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines as the presence of any of the following: (1) an increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL (≥26.5 μmol/L) within 48 hours; (2) an increase in serum creatinine to ≥1.5 times the baseline level, known or presumed to have occurred within the prior 7 days; or (3) a urine output of <0.5 mL/kg/h for at least 6 hours.
Measured: AKI was assessed within the first 7 days following interventional therapy
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Liver Cancer, AdultStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07681817
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- bc20262331
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be publicly shared because the dataset contains sensitive clinical information that may pose a risk of participant re-identification despite de-identification procedures. In addition, data sharing is restricted by institutional ethics requirements and the informed consent provided by participants. Requests for access to de-identified data may be considered on a reasonable basis and subject to approval by the corresponding institution and ethics committee.
Publications
Ostermann M, Lumlertgul N, Jeong R, See E, Joannidis M, James M. Acute kidney injury. Lancet. 2025 Jan 18;405(10474):241-256. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02385-7.
PubMed 39826969Cerda J, Kashani K, Ostermann M, Basu RK, Bell S, Cantaluppi V, Chakaravarthi R, Costa JM, Claure-Del Granado R, Macedo E, Rhee H, Srisawat N, Wu VC, Yang L, Mehta RL. The global epidemiology of acute kidney injury: challenges and opportunities. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2026 Mar;22(3):179-198. doi: 10.1038/s41581-025-01030-4. Epub 2025 Dec 5.
PubMed 41350436Li Y, Wang J. Contrast-induced acute kidney injury: a review of definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention and treatment. BMC Nephrol. 2024 Apr 22;25(1):140. doi: 10.1186/s12882-024-03570-6.
PubMed 38649939Fu C, Chen H, Chen Y, et al. Transarterial intervention therapy combined with systemic therapy for HCC: a review of recent five-year articles [J]. Hepatoma Research, 2024, 10: 42.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Risk Stratification and Proactive Nursing Intervention for Acute Kidney Injury Following Interventional Therapy in Patients With Liver Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07681817
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- bc20262331
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Adult
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study focuses on the early identification and precision prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) following interventional therapy in patients with liver cancer. A prospective, phased mixed-methods research design will be adopted. In the first phase, a prospective cohort study will be conducted to systematically collect clinical and nursing-related data. A Super Learner ensemble algorithm will be employed to develop and validate an AKI risk prediction model, enabling precise risk stratification of patients. In the second phase, a prospective randomized controlled trial will be implemented. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), a risk-stratified proactive nursing intervention will be delivered, and its effectiveness will be compared with that of routine nursing care in reducing the incidence of AKI, improving adherence to hydration protocols, optimizing the management of nephrotoxic medications, and enhancing patients' self-management capabilities. By integrating intelligent risk prediction with proactive nursing intervention strategies, this study aims to establish a reproducible and scalable precision prevention and management model for AKI in liver cancer patients undergoing interventional therapy. The findings are expected to provide scientific evidence for early AKI warning and proactive nursing practice, thereby promoting the precision, intelligence, and standardization of oncologic interventional nursing care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group |
| Standard care (control) group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Completed eligibility screening in Phase I of the study
- Completed AKI risk assessment using the established prediction model
- Classified by the model as at risk for AKI (moderate- or high-risk patients prioritized; low-risk patients included only for exploratory/observational analysis)
- Conscious and able to communicate effectively
- Able to understand and comply with nursing interventions
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Development of AKI within 24 hours after interventional therapy according to KDIGO criteria
- Severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or communication barriers preventing participation in HBM-based assessment or intervention
- Requirement for postoperative ICU admission and continuous life-support therapy
- Mandatory use of nephrotoxic medications that cannot be discontinued, substituted, or adjusted during the study period
- Participation in other clinical intervention studies that may affect renal function or nursing outcomes
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-stratified active nursing intervention groupThe intervention employed in this study is a proactive nursing intervention package based on AKI risk stratification and the Health Belief Model (HBM). Prior to interventional therapy, participants are assessed using the AKI risk prediction model and categorized into low-, moderate-, and high-risk groups. Stratified and weighted interventions are then implemented according to the assigned risk level. The intervention is delivered at five critical time points: one day before the procedure, postoperative day 1, postoperative day 2, postoperative day 3, and after hospital discharge. Intervention strategies are designed around the six core constructs of the Health Belief Model, including perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. Specific measures encompass medication management, fluid therapy, renal function monitoring, patient and family education, behavioral support, and follow-up management | Behavioural | Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group |
| Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care)Standard care (usual post-interventional nursing care) | Behavioural | Standard care (control) group |
Primary outcome
Postoperative acute kidney injury incidence
Time frame: AKI was assessed within the first 7 days following interventional therapy
The primary outcome was the occurrence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI was assessed within the first 7 days following interventional therapy and defined according to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines as the presence of any of the following: (1) an increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL (≥26.5 μmol/L) within 48 hours; (2) an increase in serum creatinine to ≥1.5 times the baseline level, known or presumed to have occurred within the prior 7 days; or (3) a urine output of <0.5 mL/kg/h for at least 6 hours.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 39826969Ostermann M, Lumlertgul N, Jeong R, See E, Joannidis M, James M. Acute kidney injury. Lancet. 2025 Jan 18;405(10474):241-256. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02385-7.
- Background: PubMed 41350436Cerda J, Kashani K, Ostermann M, Basu RK, Bell S, Cantaluppi V, Chakaravarthi R, Costa JM, Claure-Del Granado R, Macedo E, Rhee H, Srisawat N, Wu VC, Yang L, Mehta RL. The global epidemiology of acute kidney injury: challenges and opportunities. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2026 Mar;22(3):179-198. doi: 10.1038/s41581-025-01030-4. Epub 2025 Dec 5.
- Background: PubMed 38649939Li Y, Wang J. Contrast-induced acute kidney injury: a review of definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention and treatment. BMC Nephrol. 2024 Apr 22;25(1):140. doi: 10.1186/s12882-024-03570-6.
- BackgroundFu C, Chen H, Chen Y, et al. Transarterial intervention therapy combined with systemic therapy for HCC: a review of recent five-year articles [J]. Hepatoma Research, 2024, 10: 42.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be publicly shared because the dataset contains sensitive clinical information that may pose a risk of participant re-identification despite de-identification procedures. In addition, data sharing is restricted by institutional ethics requirements and the informed consent provided by participants. Requests for access to de-identified data may be considered on a reasonable basis and subject to approval by the corresponding institution and ethics committee.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Risk-stratified active nursing intervention group in people with Liver Cancer, Adult, run by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact yongjian wang (+8617831102606, 1251210544@qq.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Postoperative acute kidney injury incidence (time frame: AKI was assessed within the first 7 days following interventional therapy). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07681817, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jul 2026.