CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE

This study tested whether a drug called sevelamer carbonate could help control certain mineral and hormone levels in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. 98 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo f…

This study tested a new type of hemodialysis filter called ELISIO-HX. It aimed to check if the filter was safe for patients with kidney failure and if it could better remove certain waste products from the blood. The study involved 22 stable patients who were already on long-term…

This study observed 178 patients with advanced cancer, lung disease, or kidney failure to understand when and how palliative care (comfort-focused treatment) should be provided alongside regular medical care. Researchers tracked patients' standard treatment without changing it, a…

This completed study aimed to understand inherited kidney diseases that run in families. Researchers examined 225 adults with unexplained chronic kidney failure and family history of early gout or kidney problems. They collected genetic information and urine samples to identify w…

This study aimed to find a new way to monitor chronic kidney disease by measuring tiny particles in urine. Researchers compared urine samples from 143 healthy adults and adults with reduced kidney function. The goal was to see if the number of these particles could serve as a use…