CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE

This study looked at whether a 24-week exercise program can improve physical fitness, muscle strength, and overall health in people who received a kidney transplant. 345 participants were assigned to either an exercise group or routine care. The goal was to see if exercise could …

This study tested a special collagen implant that slowly releases the drug sirolimus around a new dialysis fistula (a surgically created blood vessel connection). The goal was to see if it helps the fistula mature and stay usable for dialysis. The study involved 269 adults with a…

This study tested a special collagen implant that slowly releases a drug called sirolimus. It was placed around a new blood vessel connection (fistula) during surgery in 136 people with kidney failure on dialysis. The goal was to see if the implant helps the fistula mature faster…

This study looked at whether doing hand grip exercises with a special device can help the blood vessels used for dialysis grow stronger and work better. 34 adults with kidney failure who needed dialysis were split into two groups: one did the exercises for six weeks, the other re…

This study looked at 120 teenagers aged 10 to 15 who had heart surgery for birth defects when they were younger. Researchers checked their blood and urine to see how many had early signs of chronic kidney disease. The goal was to find out how common kidney problems are in this gr…

This study looked at 395 adults on long-term dialysis to understand how often their blood pressure drops dangerously during treatment and why. Researchers collected medical history, dialysis details, and blood pressure readings to find patterns and risk factors. The goal is to he…

This study looked at 167 adults with chronic kidney disease who were on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Researchers compared their blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals to see how each dialysis type affects bone and mineral health. The goal was to be…