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New wrap aims to fix a major problem for dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, dissolvable wrap called SelfWrap that is placed around a surgically created blood vessel connection (fistula) used for dialysis. The goal is to see if the wrap helps the fistula develop properly and last longer while reducing complications, compared t…
Matched conditions: ESRD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VenoStent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Simple additive could make emergency kidney dialysis safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a small amount of urea (a natural waste product) to the dialysis fluid can prevent a dangerous brain swelling condition in kidney failure patients. These patients need urgent dialysis to fix life-threatening potassium or acid levels, but rapid trea…
Matched conditions: ESRD
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can a daily pill replenish what dialysis washes away?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn if a daily supplement can restore normal blood levels of a dietary compound called ergothioneine in people with kidney failure. Dialysis removes waste from the blood but may also remove this potentially beneficial compound. Researchers will measure ergoth…
Matched conditions: ESRD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC