The purpose of this single-center, randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled pilot trial is to demonstrate feasibility and help design a larger trial to assess the effectiveness of nicotinamide (NAM) supplementation in reducing risk of post-operative AKI in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
History of AKI in the seven days prior to surgery, defined as any of the following:
Advanced chronic kidney disease (eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73m2 or end-stage kidney disease receiving RRT)
Pregnant or breastfeeding*
Positive COVID test in the last 10 days.
Prisoner or institutionalized
Existing or anticipated durable VAD
8. Conflict with other studies
9. Previous usage of nicotinamide supplements in the past 30 days
mrobitai@bidmc.harvard.edu(617) 667-3112
3000 mg nicotinamide administered the morning of surgery
Placebo administered orally the morning of surgery
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