END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)

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

This study tested whether an electronic stethoscope can help doctors detect narrowing (stenosis) of the arteriovenous fistula—the blood vessel access used for dialysis—in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on long-term dialysis had their fistula sounds recorded…

This study looked at whether a home-based exercise program can lower low back pain and boost quality of life in 30 adults receiving peritoneal dialysis for end-stage kidney disease. Participants followed a structured exercise routine while continuing their usual dialysis care. Th…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce fatigue and improve sleep in people undergoing hemodialysis 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 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 40 adults with chronic kidney disease to see if the timing of meals during hemodialysis affects blood pressure stability and how well the treatment removes toxins. Participants were split into groups that ate at different times during their sessions. The goal…

This study looked at how the drug avacopan is processed in people with normal kidneys and those with end-stage kidney disease who need dialysis. A single dose was given to 13 adults, and researchers measured drug levels in the blood and dialysis fluid. The goal was to understand …

This study looked at 11 people with end-stage kidney disease to understand where phosphate removed during dialysis comes from. Using a special MRI technique, researchers measured phosphate and energy (ATP) levels inside cells during a 4-hour dialysis session. The goal was to see …