Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
MONDO:0975708A syndrome that occurs during or after hemodialysis, or rarely continuous renal replacement therapy, characterized by variable, primarily neurological symptoms including headache, nausea, blurred vision, restlessness, confusion, dizziness, muscle cramps, intraocular pressure and, in severe cases, seizures, somnolence, stupor, or coma.
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New catheter coating could cut dialysis complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new dialysis catheter coated with Endexo technology, designed to resist blood clots and reduce infections. Researchers will compare its performance to older catheters in 50 adults with end-stage kidney disease. If successful, it could improve quality of l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Dialysis dilemma: catheter or fistula for the elderly?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common ways to access the blood for dialysis: a tunneled catheter (a tube placed in a large vein) versus a surgically created fistula (connecting an artery to a vein). The trial will enroll 220 patients aged 60 or older (or younger but with multiple health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Dialysis patients may get safer caps to fight deadly infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether using a cap containing chlorhexidine on dialysis catheters can reduce infections compared to standard caps. Sixty adults with kidney failure who need dialysis through a central line will be randomly assigned to one of the two caps. The main goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Eye workouts while on dialysis: a new way to prevent falls?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a short eye-exercise program done during dialysis sessions can improve physical function, balance, and fear of falling in people with kidney failure. Thirty adults on maintenance hemodialysis will be randomly assigned to do the exercises or rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC