END STAGE RENAL DISEASE

This trial tests a self-management program that uses education, WhatsApp reminders, and a diary to help hemodialysis patients control weight gain between sessions. The program aims to improve fluid adherence and stabilize blood pressure. Participants are adults on maintenance hem…

This study tests whether adding extra bicarbonate and magnesium to the fluid used during dialysis can improve how well the body handles minerals like calcium and phosphate. It involves adults with end-stage kidney disease who have been on dialysis for at least three months. Each …

This study tests whether giving specific blood pressure drugs based on a patient's circulation type during kidney transplant surgery improves how the body responds to fluids. Researchers will monitor 255 adults and assign drugs like vasopressin or norepinephrine based on real-tim…

This early-stage trial tests whether treating a donor kidney with a drug called SYN002 before transplant can safely reduce the risk of passing cytomegalovirus (CMV) to the recipient. About 12 adults waiting for a kidney transplant will receive a treated organ. The main goal is to…

This pilot study tests whether an AI-based system can help doctors choose the right doses of immunosuppressant drugs for kidney transplant patients. The goal is to protect the new kidney from damage and rejection. The study will enroll 34 adults who have received a deceased donor…

This early-stage trial tests whether giving kidney transplant recipients a special treatment made from their donor's cells, combined with a light-based therapy called photopheresis, can safely reduce the risk of organ rejection. About 24 adults receiving their first kidney transp…

This study tests imlifidase, a drug that temporarily disables the immune system's antibodies, allowing highly sensitized patients to receive a kidney from a deceased donor they would otherwise reject. The trial will follow 450 patients in France to see how many get transplanted a…

This study tests a new drug called VEL-101 in 120 kidney transplant patients. The goal is to see if VEL-101 can safely replace the standard drug tacrolimus, which often causes side effects. Researchers will monitor for rejection, side effects, and how the drug behaves in the body…

This study looks at whether eating more protein can help people on dialysis avoid hospital stays. Dialysis removes nutrients like protein from the blood, and current guidelines are based on old research. The study will give some participants a high-protein diet or supplements and…

This study tests two different drug combinations to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in kidney transplant patients who are at high risk. Thirty adults who are CMV-positive before transplant will receive either tacrolimus plus mTOR inhibitors with early antiviral treatment,…

This study tests whether adding levocarnitine injections to standard care can lower the amount of anemia medication needed by people on hemodialysis. About 94 adults with kidney failure and anemia will receive either levocarnitine after each dialysis session or usual care alone f…

This study tests whether roxadustat, a drug currently used to treat anemia in kidney disease, can also improve sarcopenia (muscle loss) in patients on hemodialysis. Sixty adults with end-stage kidney disease and anemia will receive either roxadustat or standard erythropoietin. Re…

This study tests whether a trained community health worker, who provides remote support, can reduce the burden and improve satisfaction for rural caregivers of older veterans with serious illnesses like dementia or cancer. About 480 care partners will be randomly assigned to rece…

This early study tests a new device that lets dialysis patients use just one needle instead of two for their blood cleaning treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for people who already have a mature vein connection (fistula). About 20 adults who need dialysi…

This 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…

This study tests whether one session of laser acupuncture can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension who are on hemodialysis. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes in 60 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find a non-drug way to help manage blood pressure during…

This study tests whether doing progressive relaxation exercises at times matched to each patient's natural circadian rhythm can help manage symptoms, improve sleep quality, increase comfort, and boost mental well-being in people receiving hemodialysis. Researchers will enroll 75 …

This early-stage study tests whether bupropion, a medicine used for smoking cessation and depression, can reduce severe tiredness in people with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis. Sixteen participants will take bupropion three times a week for 8 weeks and report their fatigue …

This study tests whether combining relaxation exercises with listening to a specific Quran chapter (Surah Ar-Rahman) can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in people undergoing kidney dialysis. 76 adult Muslim patients will be split into two groups: one doing the relaxation and Qur…

This study looks at whether doing joint range-of-motion exercises and Benson relaxation techniques during dialysis can improve how well the treatment works, help patients follow their care plan, and boost quality of life. About 72 adults on long-term hemodialysis will take part. …

This study tests whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during needle insertion can reduce pain and anxiety in hemodialysis patients. 150 adults with end-stage kidney disease will either receive standard care or watch a calming 360-degree underwater video through VR goggles…

This study looks at whether doing aerobic or free exercises during dialysis sessions can reduce fatigue, improve walking ability, and help thinking in people with kidney failure. Sixty-nine adults aged 50 to 60 on maintenance hemodialysis will be assigned to different exercise ro…

This study tests whether doing virtual reality exercise during dialysis can help patients with end-stage kidney disease keep their electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus) in a healthier range. Forty adults on regular dialysis will either do 30 minutes of VR cycling …

This study tests whether a smartphone app that guides patients through acupressure can reduce fatigue, itching, and improve sleep in people on hemodialysis. About 70 adults who have been on dialysis for at least three months will be randomly assigned to use the app daily for four…

This study will test whether a 16-week Pilates exercise program can reduce restless leg syndrome, improve physical function, and boost self-perception in 100 older adults (65+) who are on maintenance hemodialysis. Participants will do supervised resistance exercises two to three …

This study planned to test whether kidneys with small, low-risk tumors could be removed from donors, have the tumor taken out, and then be transplanted into patients with kidney failure. The goal was to increase the number of available donor kidneys. However, the study was withdr…

This study explores how Black and Caucasian patients with kidney disease communicate with their transplant doctors during evaluation visits. Researchers will record these conversations and survey patients to find out which communication styles lead to more living donor referrals …

This study looks at why dialysis patients often have heart problems that are hard to detect. Researchers will use a special heart test during a routine procedure to check for tiny blood vessel issues in 30 adults who have been on dialysis for at least 6 months. The goal is to fin…

This study tests how the diabetes drug canagliflozin (Invokana) spreads through the body in 10 dialysis patients with severe kidney disease. Using PET scans, researchers want to see if the drug reaches tissues like the heart and blood vessels, not just the kidneys. The goal is to…

This study will measure the thickness of the carotid artery wall in 100 adults on hemodialysis. The goal is to see how traditional heart risk factors (like high blood pressure and diabetes) and dialysis-specific factors (like treatment length) relate to artery thickness. No new t…

This study looks at whether men and women on hemodialysis have different dynamic balance, measured by simple tests like standing up and walking. About 155 patients aged 20-60 will participate. No treatment is given—just observation to gather information.

This study tests whether a short course of belimumab, a drug used for lupus, can improve detection of immune cells that cause transplant rejection. The goal is to help highly sensitized kidney transplant candidates—people whose immune systems are very picky about donor organs—get…

This study will survey 160 adults on long-term hemodialysis at Sohag University Hospital to find out how many experience anxiety or depression. Researchers will also look for links to age, gender, and other health factors. The goal is to better understand the mental health needs …

This study surveys 200 adults (patients and caregivers) to learn what matters most when moving from peritoneal dialysis at home to hemodialysis in a clinic. The goal is to improve care and support during this transition. No treatments or medications are tested—only opinions and p…

This study tests whether a digital program (videos, texts, and optional phone support) can help people with kidney failure get more inquiries from potential living donors. About 430 adults referred for a kidney transplant will be randomly assigned to get the program with or witho…

This early study tests a wearable device that listens to the sound of blood flow in the arm of people on dialysis. The goal is to see if the device can accurately measure the same signals as a standard stethoscope. Six adults with mature fistulas will wear the device weekly for 8…

This study will collect data from 300 kidney transplant patients who receive kidneys from older or higher-risk donors. The kidneys are kept on a machine that pumps cold fluid through them before transplant. Researchers will see if the machine's readings (like flow and pressure) c…

This study looks at two standard methods of stitching the kidney artery during a living donor kidney transplant: interrupted sutures and continuous sutures. Researchers will review past cases and follow 70 new adult patients at Assiut University to see which technique leads to sh…