END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)

This study tested whether taking probiotics or synbiotics (probiotics plus fiber) for 6 months could improve health in 60 adults with kidney failure on dialysis. Researchers measured changes in blood toxins, heart health, quality of life, and thinking ability. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether taking oral L-carnitine, a common supplement, can lower inflammation and improve nutrition in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on long-term dialysis. Fifty adults were randomly assigned to receive either L-carnitine or a placebo three time…

This small study tested a special oral supplement (made from FDA-approved safe ingredients) in 8 adults with end-stage kidney disease. Six still had some kidney function, but two had not produced any urine for 16 and 22 years. The goal was to see if the supplement could restart u…

This study tested whether an electronic stethoscope can help doctors detect narrowing (stenosis) in the arteriovenous fistula—the blood vessel connection used for dialysis—in 30 adults with end-stage kidney disease. Over three months, researchers collected sound recordings and co…

This study looked at whether a home-based exercise program can reduce low back pain and improve quality of life in 30 adults receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure. Participants either followed the exercise program or continued their usual care. The researchers measured…

This study looked at whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce tiredness and improve sleep in people receiving dialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults on dialysis took part in a crossover trial where they received both the aromatherapy and a placebo at different time…

This study looked at how the body processes a single dose of the drug avacopan in 13 people—some with healthy kidneys and some with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who need dialysis. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and how much was removed by dialysis. The goal was t…

This study looked at 40 adults with chronic kidney disease who get regular hemodialysis. Researchers wanted to see if eating at different times during the dialysis session affects blood pressure stability and how well the treatment removes waste from the blood. Participants were …

This study looked at 11 people with end-stage kidney disease to find out where the phosphate removed during dialysis comes from. Using a special MRI technique, researchers measured phosphate and energy molecules inside cells before and after a 4-hour dialysis session. The goal wa…

This study looked at 395 adults on long-term dialysis to find out how often their blood pressure drops dangerously during treatment and what makes it more likely. Researchers collected information on patients' health history, medications, and dialysis settings. The goal is to hel…

This study looked at how a drug called LY3537031 moves through the body in people with different levels of kidney function. Researchers compared 31 adults with normal kidneys to those with kidney problems or end-stage kidney disease. The goal was simply to gather information, not…